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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.20, 1,336.32 and 575.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.20, 1,336.32 and 575.32 is: 794.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.20 : 1,336.32 = 575.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.20/1,336.32 = 575.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.20x = 1,336.32 × 575.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.20x = 768,811.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,811.62/968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.06

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