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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.76, 1,335.42 and 569.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.76, 1,335.42 and 569.48 is: 785.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.76 : 1,335.42 = 569.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.76/1,335.42 = 569.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.76x = 1,335.42 × 569.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.76x = 760,494.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,494.98/967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.83

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