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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.90, 1,335.60 and 569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.90, 1,335.60 and 569.56 is: 785.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.90 : 1,335.60 = 569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.90/1,335.60 = 569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.90x = 1,335.60 × 569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.90x = 760,704.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,704.34/967.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.93

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