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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.18, 1,335.57 and 672.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.18, 1,335.57 and 672.94 is: 928.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.18 : 1,335.57 = 672.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.18/1,335.57 = 672.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.18x = 1,335.57 × 672.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.18x = 898,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,751.80/968.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.29

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