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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.08, 1,334.88 and 719.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.08, 1,334.88 and 719.86 is: 992.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.08 : 1,334.88 = 719.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.08/1,334.88 = 719.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.08x = 1,334.88 × 719.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.08x = 960,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,926.72/968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.61

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