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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.36, 1,337.63 and 570.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.36, 1,337.63 and 570.95 is: 787.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.36 : 1,337.63 = 570.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.36/1,337.63 = 570.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.36x = 1,337.63 × 570.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.36x = 763,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,710.31/969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.85

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