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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.32, 1,335.18 and 735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.32, 1,335.18 and 735.04 is: 1,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.32 : 1,335.18 = 735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.32/1,335.18 = 735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.32x = 1,335.18 × 735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.32x = 981,410.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,410.71/968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.52

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