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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.31, 1,337.73 and 570.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.31, 1,337.73 and 570.87 is: 787.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.31 : 1,337.73 = 570.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.31/1,337.73 = 570.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.31x = 1,337.73 × 570.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.31x = 763,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,669.93/969.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.85

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