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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.09, 1,334.02 and 702.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.09, 1,334.02 and 702.07 is: 967.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.09 : 1,334.02 = 702.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.09/1,334.02 = 702.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.09x = 1,334.02 × 702.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.09x = 936,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,575.42/968.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.45

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