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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.33, 1,341.93 and 949.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.33, 1,341.93 and 949.87 is: 1,316.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.33 : 1,341.93 = 949.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.33/1,341.93 = 949.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.33x = 1,341.93 × 949.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.33x = 1,274,655.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,655.69/968.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.34

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