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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.38, 1,336.52 and 570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.38, 1,336.52 and 570.11 is: 786.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.38 : 1,336.52 = 570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.38/1,336.52 = 570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.38x = 1,336.52 × 570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.38x = 761,963.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,963.91/968.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.85

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