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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.32, 1,336.26 and 575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.32, 1,336.26 and 575.20 is: 793.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.32 : 1,336.26 = 575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.32/1,336.26 = 575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.32x = 1,336.26 × 575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.32x = 768,616.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,616.75/968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.76

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