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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.34, 1,334.26 and 657.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.34, 1,334.26 and 657.30 is: 905.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.34 : 1,334.26 = 657.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.34/1,334.26 = 657.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.34x = 1,334.26 × 657.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.34x = 877,009.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,009.10/968.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.68

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