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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.36, 1,334.07 and 673.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.36, 1,334.07 and 673.11 is: 927.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.36 : 1,334.07 = 673.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.36/1,334.07 = 673.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.36x = 1,334.07 × 673.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.36x = 897,975.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,975.86/968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.32

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