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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.61, 1,336.20 and 570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.61, 1,336.20 and 570 is: 786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.61 : 1,336.20 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.61/1,336.20 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.61x = 1,336.20 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.61x = 761,634
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,634/968.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.32

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