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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.36, 1,336.50 and 575.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.36, 1,336.50 and 575.61 is: 794.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.36 : 1,336.50 = 575.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.36/1,336.50 = 575.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.36x = 1,336.50 × 575.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.36x = 769,297.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,297.75/968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.44

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