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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.58, 1,336.46 and 575.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.58, 1,336.46 and 575.54 is: 794.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.58 : 1,336.46 = 575.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.58/1,336.46 = 575.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.58x = 1,336.46 × 575.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.58x = 769,186.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,186.19/968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.14

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