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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.20, 1,453.26 and 535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.20, 1,453.26 and 535.56 is: 803.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.20 : 1,453.26 = 535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.20/1,453.26 = 535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.20x = 1,453.26 × 535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.20x = 778,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,307.93/968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.87

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