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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.18, 1,335.89 and 575.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.18, 1,335.89 and 575.33 is: 793.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.18 : 1,335.89 = 575.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.18/1,335.89 = 575.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.18x = 1,335.89 × 575.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.18x = 768,572.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,572.35/968.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.84

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