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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.23, 1,337.70 and 570.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.23, 1,337.70 and 570.91 is: 787.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.23 : 1,337.70 = 570.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.23/1,337.70 = 570.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.23x = 1,337.70 × 570.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.23x = 763,706.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,706.31/969.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.95

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