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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.30, 1,334.90 and 568.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.30, 1,334.90 and 568.99 is: 785.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.30 : 1,334.90 = 568.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.30/1,334.90 = 568.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.30x = 1,334.90 × 568.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.30x = 759,543.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,543.21/967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.22

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