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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.19, 1,452.29 and 823.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.19, 1,452.29 and 823.61 is: 1,235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.19 : 1,452.29 = 823.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.19/1,452.29 = 823.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.19x = 1,452.29 × 823.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.19x = 1,196,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,109.19/968.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.41

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