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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.46, 1,335.99 and 575.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.46, 1,335.99 and 575.22 is: 793.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.46 : 1,335.99 = 575.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.46/1,335.99 = 575.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.46x = 1,335.99 × 575.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.46x = 768,488.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,488.17/968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.52

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