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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.32, 1,337.25 and 731.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.32, 1,337.25 and 731.88 is: 1,010.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.32 : 1,337.25 = 731.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.32/1,337.25 = 731.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.32x = 1,337.25 × 731.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.32x = 978,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,706.53/968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.73

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