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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.48, 1,337.76 and 565.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.48, 1,337.76 and 565.74 is: 780.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.48 : 1,337.76 = 565.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.48/1,337.76 = 565.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.48x = 1,337.76 × 565.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.48x = 756,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,824.34/969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.65

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