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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.01, 1,335.24 and 574.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.01, 1,335.24 and 574.75 is: 792.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.01 : 1,335.24 = 574.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.01/1,335.24 = 574.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.01x = 1,335.24 × 574.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.01x = 767,429.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,429.19/968.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.79

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