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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.44, 1,337.76 and 565.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.44, 1,337.76 and 565.79 is: 780.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.44 : 1,337.76 = 565.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.44/1,337.76 = 565.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.44x = 1,337.76 × 565.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.44x = 756,891.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,891.23/969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.75

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