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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.46, 1,324.65 and 953.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.46, 1,324.65 and 953.34 is: 1,303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.46 : 1,324.65 = 953.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.46/1,324.65 = 953.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.46x = 1,324.65 × 953.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.46x = 1,262,841.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,841.83/968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.97

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