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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.07, 1,336.53 and 719.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.07, 1,336.53 and 719.10 is: 992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.07 : 1,336.53 = 719.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.07/1,336.53 = 719.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.07x = 1,336.53 × 719.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.07x = 961,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,098.72/968.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.80

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