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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.22, 1,334.81 and 568.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.22, 1,334.81 and 568.90 is: 785.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.22 : 1,334.81 = 568.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.22/1,334.81 = 568.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.22x = 1,334.81 × 568.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.22x = 759,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,376.50/967.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.11

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