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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.22, 1,336.50 and 575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.22, 1,336.50 and 575.64 is: 794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.22 : 1,336.50 = 575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.22/1,336.50 = 575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.22x = 1,336.50 × 575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.22x = 769,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,342.86/968.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.60

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