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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.20, 1,336.12 and 575.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.20, 1,336.12 and 575.23 is: 793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.20 : 1,336.12 = 575.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.20/1,336.12 = 575.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.20x = 1,336.12 × 575.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.20x = 768,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,571.89/968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.81

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