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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.38, 1,336.50 and 575.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.38, 1,336.50 and 575.33 is: 794.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.38 : 1,336.50 = 575.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.38/1,336.50 = 575.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.38x = 1,336.50 × 575.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.38x = 768,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,921.86/968.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.03

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