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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.46, 1,336.46 and 575.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.46, 1,336.46 and 575.49 is: 794.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.46 : 1,336.46 = 575.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.46/1,336.46 = 575.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.46x = 1,336.46 × 575.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.46x = 769,116.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,116.49/968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.16

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