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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.14, 1,336.26 and 793.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.14, 1,336.26 and 793.18 is: 1,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.14 : 1,336.26 = 793.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.14/1,336.26 = 793.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.14x = 1,336.26 × 793.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.14x = 1,059,894.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,894.71/968.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.77

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