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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.68, 1,453.16 and 557.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.68, 1,453.16 and 557.57 is: 836.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.68 : 1,453.16 = 557.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.68/1,453.16 = 557.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.68x = 1,453.16 × 557.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.68x = 810,232.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,232.55/968.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.43

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