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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.26, 1,450.56 and 750.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.26, 1,450.56 and 750.78 is: 1,124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.26 : 1,450.56 = 750.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.26/1,450.56 = 750.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.26x = 1,450.56 × 750.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.26x = 1,089,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,051.44/968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.75

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