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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.82, 1,336.94 and 576.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.82, 1,336.94 and 576.02 is: 794.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.82 : 1,336.94 = 576.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.82/1,336.94 = 576.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.82x = 1,336.94 × 576.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.82x = 770,104.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,104.18/968.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.89

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