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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.13, 1,334.34 and 705.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.13, 1,334.34 and 705.69 is: 972.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.13 : 1,334.34 = 705.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.13/1,334.34 = 705.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.13x = 1,334.34 × 705.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.13x = 941,630.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,630.39/968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.63

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