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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.12, 1,335.30 and 614.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.12, 1,335.30 and 614.15 is: 847.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.12 : 1,335.30 = 614.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.12/1,335.30 = 614.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.12x = 1,335.30 × 614.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.12x = 820,074.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,074.50/968.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.08

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