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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.15, 1,335.77 and 575.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.15, 1,335.77 and 575.03 is: 793.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.15 : 1,335.77 = 575.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.15/1,335.77 = 575.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.15x = 1,335.77 × 575.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.15x = 768,098.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,098.27/968.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.37

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