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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.32, 1,453.02 and 681.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.32, 1,453.02 and 681.58 is: 1,022.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.32 : 1,453.02 = 681.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.32/1,453.02 = 681.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.32x = 1,453.02 × 681.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.32x = 990,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,349.37/968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.75

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