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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.12, 1,452.20 and 726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.12, 1,452.20 and 726.40 is: 1,089.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.12 : 1,452.20 = 726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.12/1,452.20 = 726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.12x = 1,452.20 × 726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.12x = 1,054,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,878.08/968.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.62

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