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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.09, 1,453.93 and 506.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.09, 1,453.93 and 506.19 is: 760.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.09 : 1,453.93 = 506.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.09/1,453.93 = 506.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.09x = 1,453.93 × 506.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.09x = 735,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,963.56/968.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.22

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