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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.02, 1,334.57 and 769.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.02, 1,334.57 and 769.51 is: 1,060.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.02 : 1,334.57 = 769.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.02/1,334.57 = 769.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.02x = 1,334.57 × 769.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.02x = 1,026,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,962.59/968.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.89

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