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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.68, 1,336.83 and 570.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.68, 1,336.83 and 570.47 is: 787.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.68 : 1,336.83 = 570.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.68/1,336.83 = 570.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.68x = 1,336.83 × 570.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.68x = 762,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,621.41/968.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.28

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