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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.56, 1,337.99 and 571.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.56, 1,337.99 and 571.23 is: 788.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.56 : 1,337.99 = 571.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.56/1,337.99 = 571.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.56x = 1,337.99 × 571.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.56x = 764,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,300.03/969.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.30

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