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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.54, 1,336.38 and 575.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.54, 1,336.38 and 575.69 is: 794.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.54 : 1,336.38 = 575.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.54/1,336.38 = 575.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.54x = 1,336.38 × 575.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.54x = 769,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,340.60/968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.33

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