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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.66, 1,336.74 and 575.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.66, 1,336.74 and 575.70 is: 794.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.66 : 1,336.74 = 575.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.66/1,336.74 = 575.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.66x = 1,336.74 × 575.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.66x = 769,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,561.22/968.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.46

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