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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.70, 1,338.16 and 566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.70, 1,338.16 and 566 is: 781.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.70 : 1,338.16 = 566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.70/1,338.16 = 566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.70x = 1,338.16 × 566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.70x = 757,395.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,395.73/969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.07

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