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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.02, 1,452.24 and 506.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.02, 1,452.24 and 506.02 is: 759.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.02 : 1,452.24 = 506.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.02/1,452.24 = 506.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.02x = 1,452.24 × 506.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.02x = 734,862.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,862.48/968.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.14

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