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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.12, 1,452.02 and 804.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.12, 1,452.02 and 804.64 is: 1,206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.12 : 1,452.02 = 804.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.12/1,452.02 = 804.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.12x = 1,452.02 × 804.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.12x = 1,168,350.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,350.95/968.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.83

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