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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.23, 1,336.19 and 569.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.23, 1,336.19 and 569.82 is: 786.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.23 : 1,336.19 = 569.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.23/1,336.19 = 569.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.23x = 1,336.19 × 569.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.23x = 761,387.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,387.79/968.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.37

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