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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.00, 1,334.79 and 718.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.00, 1,334.79 and 718.92 is: 991.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.00 : 1,334.79 = 718.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.00/1,334.79 = 718.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.00x = 1,334.79 × 718.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.00x = 959,607.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,607.23/968.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.33

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