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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.89, 1,337.26 and 570.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.89, 1,337.26 and 570.59 is: 787.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.89 : 1,337.26 = 570.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.89/1,337.26 = 570.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.89x = 1,337.26 × 570.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.89x = 763,032.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,032.68/968.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.54

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