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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.46, 1,336.95 and 673.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.46, 1,336.95 and 673.98 is: 930.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.46 : 1,336.95 = 673.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.46/1,336.95 = 673.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.46x = 1,336.95 × 673.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.46x = 901,077.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,077.56/968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.42

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