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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.30, 1,335.51 and 703.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.30, 1,335.51 and 703.73 is: 970.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.30 : 1,335.51 = 703.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.30/1,335.51 = 703.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.30x = 1,335.51 × 703.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.30x = 939,838.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,838.45/968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.61

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