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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.47, 1,336.02 and 575.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.47, 1,336.02 and 575.41 is: 793.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.47 : 1,336.02 = 575.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.47/1,336.02 = 575.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.47x = 1,336.02 × 575.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.47x = 768,759.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,759.27/968.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.79

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