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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.47, 1,452.71 and 764.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.47, 1,452.71 and 764.12 is: 1,146.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.47 : 1,452.71 = 764.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.47/1,452.71 = 764.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.47x = 1,452.71 × 764.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.47x = 1,110,050.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,050.31/968.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.19

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