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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.22, 1,336.15 and 569.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.22, 1,336.15 and 569.97 is: 786.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.22 : 1,336.15 = 569.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.22/1,336.15 = 569.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.22x = 1,336.15 × 569.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.22x = 761,565.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,565.42/968.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.56

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