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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.07, 1,334.92 and 575.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.07, 1,334.92 and 575.01 is: 792.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.07 : 1,334.92 = 575.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.07/1,334.92 = 575.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.07x = 1,334.92 × 575.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.07x = 767,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,592.35/968.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.91

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