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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.21, 1,451.03 and 506.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.21, 1,451.03 and 506.38 is: 758.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.21 : 1,451.03 = 506.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.21/1,451.03 = 506.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.21x = 1,451.03 × 506.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.21x = 734,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,772.57/968.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.90

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