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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.12, 1,335.72 and 575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.12, 1,335.72 and 575.12 is: 793.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.12 : 1,335.72 = 575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.12/1,335.72 = 575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.12x = 1,335.72 × 575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.12x = 768,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,199.29/968.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.50

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