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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.13, 1,452.94 and 506.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.13, 1,452.94 and 506.03 is: 759.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.13 : 1,452.94 = 506.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.13/1,452.94 = 506.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.13x = 1,452.94 × 506.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.13x = 735,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,222.70/968.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.43

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