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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.16, 1,334.47 and 757.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.16, 1,334.47 and 757.99 is: 1,044.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.16 : 1,334.47 = 757.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.16/1,334.47 = 757.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.16x = 1,334.47 × 757.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.16x = 1,011,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,514.92/968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.78

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