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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.37, 1,334.51 and 568.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.37, 1,334.51 and 568.90 is: 784.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.37 : 1,334.51 = 568.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.37/1,334.51 = 568.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.37x = 1,334.51 × 568.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.37x = 759,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,202.74/967.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.81

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