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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.06, 1,334.93 and 636.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.06, 1,334.93 and 636.14 is: 877.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.06 : 1,334.93 = 636.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.06/1,334.93 = 636.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.06x = 1,334.93 × 636.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.06x = 849,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,202.37/968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.22

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