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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.88, 1,336.81 and 575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.88, 1,336.81 and 575.68 is: 794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.88 : 1,336.81 = 575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.88/1,336.81 = 575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.88x = 1,336.81 × 575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.88x = 769,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,574.78/968.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.29

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