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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.25, 1,335.28 and 746.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.25, 1,335.28 and 746.85 is: 1,029.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.25 : 1,335.28 = 746.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.25/1,335.28 = 746.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.25x = 1,335.28 × 746.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.25x = 997,253.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,253.87/968.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.95

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