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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.73, 1,336.43 and 575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.73, 1,336.43 and 575.55 is: 794.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.73 : 1,336.43 = 575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.73/1,336.43 = 575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.73x = 1,336.43 × 575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.73x = 769,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,179.41/968.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.01

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