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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.28, 1,336.56 and 604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.28, 1,336.56 and 604.76 is: 834.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.28 : 1,336.56 = 604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.28/1,336.56 = 604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.28x = 1,336.56 × 604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.28x = 808,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,298.03/968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.78

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