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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.21, 1,450.89 and 706.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.21, 1,450.89 and 706.69 is: 1,058.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.21 : 1,450.89 = 706.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.21/1,450.89 = 706.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.21x = 1,450.89 × 706.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.21x = 1,025,329.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,329.45/968.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.99

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