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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.07, 1,336.32 and 569.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.07, 1,336.32 and 569.91 is: 786.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.07 : 1,336.32 = 569.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.07/1,336.32 = 569.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.07x = 1,336.32 × 569.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.07x = 761,582.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,582.13/968.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.70

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