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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.22, 1,334.77 and 568.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.22, 1,334.77 and 568.97 is: 785.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.22 : 1,334.77 = 568.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.22/1,334.77 = 568.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.22x = 1,334.77 × 568.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.22x = 759,435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,435.99/967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.18

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