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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.04, 1,335.31 and 702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.04, 1,335.31 and 702.16 is: 968.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.04 : 1,335.31 = 702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.04/1,335.31 = 702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.04x = 1,335.31 × 702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.04x = 937,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,601.27/968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.56

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