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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.26, 1,345.45 and 958.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.26, 1,345.45 and 958.24 is: 1,331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.26 : 1,345.45 = 958.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.26/1,345.45 = 958.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.26x = 1,345.45 × 958.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.26x = 1,289,264.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,264.01/968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.53

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