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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.50, 1,337.92 and 571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.50, 1,337.92 and 571.05 is: 788.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.50 : 1,337.92 = 571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.50/1,337.92 = 571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.50x = 1,337.92 × 571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.50x = 764,017.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,017.79/969.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.05

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