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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.03, 1,335.07 and 793.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.03, 1,335.07 and 793.07 is: 1,093.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.03 : 1,335.07 = 793.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.03/1,335.07 = 793.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.03x = 1,335.07 × 793.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.03x = 1,058,803.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,803.96/968.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.77

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