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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.86, 1,335.20 and 569.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.86, 1,335.20 and 569.39 is: 785.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.86 : 1,335.20 = 569.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.86/1,335.20 = 569.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.86x = 1,335.20 × 569.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.86x = 760,249.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,249.53/967.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.50

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