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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.64, 1,336.91 and 575.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.64, 1,336.91 and 575.90 is: 794.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.64 : 1,336.91 = 575.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.64/1,336.91 = 575.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.64x = 1,336.91 × 575.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.64x = 769,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,916.90/968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.84

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