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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.04, 1,336.50 and 673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.04, 1,336.50 and 673.20 is: 929.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.04 : 1,336.50 = 673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.04/1,336.50 = 673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.04x = 1,336.50 × 673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.04x = 899,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,731.80/968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.44

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