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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.94, 1,336.94 and 576.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.94, 1,336.94 and 576.06 is: 794.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.94 : 1,336.94 = 576.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.94/1,336.94 = 576.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.94x = 1,336.94 × 576.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.94x = 770,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,157.66/968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.85

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