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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.35, 1,452.56 and 557.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.35, 1,452.56 and 557.30 is: 835.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.35 : 1,452.56 = 557.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.35/1,452.56 = 557.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.35x = 1,452.56 × 557.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.35x = 809,501.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,501.64/968.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.96

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