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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.44, 1,336.43 and 570.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.44, 1,336.43 and 570.15 is: 786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.44 : 1,336.43 = 570.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.44/1,336.43 = 570.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.44x = 1,336.43 × 570.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.44x = 761,965.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,965.56/968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.80

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