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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.32, 1,336.32 and 575.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.32, 1,336.32 and 575.56 is: 794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.32 : 1,336.32 = 575.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.32/1,336.32 = 575.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.32x = 1,336.32 × 575.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.32x = 769,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,132.34/968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.30

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