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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.29, 1,336.03 and 575.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.29, 1,336.03 and 575.44 is: 793.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.29 : 1,336.03 = 575.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.29/1,336.03 = 575.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.29x = 1,336.03 × 575.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.29x = 768,805.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,805.10/968.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.98

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