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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.10, 1,336.09 and 575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.10, 1,336.09 and 575.12 is: 793.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.10 : 1,336.09 = 575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.10/1,336.09 = 575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.10x = 1,336.09 × 575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.10x = 768,413.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,413.81/968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.74

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