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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.37, 1,452.24 and 557.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.37, 1,452.24 and 557.70 is: 836.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.37 : 1,452.24 = 557.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.37/1,452.24 = 557.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.37x = 1,452.24 × 557.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.37x = 809,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,906.99/968.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.37

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