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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.93, 1,336.65 and 575.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.93, 1,336.65 and 575.68 is: 794.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.93 : 1,336.65 = 575.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.93/1,336.65 = 575.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.93x = 1,336.65 × 575.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.93x = 769,475.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,475.99/968.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.15

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