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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.28, 1,335.06 and 706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.28, 1,335.06 and 706.20 is: 973.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.28 : 1,335.06 = 706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.28/1,335.06 = 706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.28x = 1,335.06 × 706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.28x = 942,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,819.37/968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.71

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