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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.69, 1,436.88 and 568.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.69, 1,436.88 and 568.02 is: 852.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.69 : 1,436.88 = 568.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.69/1,436.88 = 568.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.69x = 1,436.88 × 568.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.69x = 816,176.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,176.58/957.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.23

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