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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.34, 1,336.14 and 575.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.34, 1,336.14 and 575.58 is: 794.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.34 : 1,336.14 = 575.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.34/1,336.14 = 575.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.34x = 1,336.14 × 575.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.34x = 769,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,055.46/968.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.20

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