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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.28, 1,336.14 and 575.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.28, 1,336.14 and 575.25 is: 793.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.28 : 1,336.14 = 575.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.28/1,336.14 = 575.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.28x = 1,336.14 × 575.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.28x = 768,614.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,614.54/968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.79

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