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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.23, 1,450.41 and 556.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.23, 1,450.41 and 556.21 is: 833.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.23 : 1,450.41 = 556.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.23/1,450.41 = 556.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.23x = 1,450.41 × 556.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.23x = 806,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,732.55/968.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.20

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