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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.13, 1,336.02 and 575.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.13, 1,336.02 and 575.14 is: 793.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.13 : 1,336.02 = 575.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.13/1,336.02 = 575.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.13x = 1,336.02 × 575.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.13x = 768,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,398.54/968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.69

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