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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.22, 1,334.07 and 849.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.22, 1,334.07 and 849.29 is: 1,170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.22 : 1,334.07 = 849.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.22/1,334.07 = 849.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.22x = 1,334.07 × 849.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.22x = 1,133,005.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,005.64/968.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.19

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