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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.46, 1,337.46 and 637.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.46, 1,337.46 and 637.14 is: 879.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.46 : 1,337.46 = 637.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.46/1,337.46 = 637.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.46x = 1,337.46 × 637.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.46x = 852,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,149.26/968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.90

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