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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.44, 1,450.84 and 750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.44, 1,450.84 and 750.96 is: 1,125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.44 : 1,450.84 = 750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.44/1,450.84 = 750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.44x = 1,450.84 × 750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.44x = 1,089,522.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,522.81/968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.03

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