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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.39, 1,337.66 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.39, 1,337.66 and 570.96 is: 787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.39 : 1,337.66 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.39/1,337.66 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.39x = 1,337.66 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.39x = 763,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,747.50/969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.86

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