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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.60, 1,337.10 and 575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.60, 1,337.10 and 575.76 is: 794.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.60 : 1,337.10 = 575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.60/1,337.10 = 575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.60x = 1,337.10 × 575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.60x = 769,848.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,848.70/968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.81

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