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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.77, 1,336.94 and 576.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.77, 1,336.94 and 576.19 is: 795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.77 : 1,336.94 = 576.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.77/1,336.94 = 576.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.77x = 1,336.94 × 576.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.77x = 770,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,328.58/968.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.16

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