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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.09, 1,335.98 and 569.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.09, 1,335.98 and 569.77 is: 786.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.09 : 1,335.98 = 569.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.09/1,335.98 = 569.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.09x = 1,335.98 × 569.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.09x = 761,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,199.41/968.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.29

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