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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.68, 1,334.07 and 568.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.68, 1,334.07 and 568.47 is: 784.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.68 : 1,334.07 = 568.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.68/1,334.07 = 568.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.68x = 1,334.07 × 568.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.68x = 758,376.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,376.27/966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.51

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