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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.43, 1,336.26 and 575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.43, 1,336.26 and 575.55 is: 794.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.43 : 1,336.26 = 575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.43/1,336.26 = 575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.43x = 1,336.26 × 575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.43x = 769,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,084.44/968.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.16

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