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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.47, 1,340.01 and 844.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.47, 1,340.01 and 844.39 is: 1,168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.47 : 1,340.01 = 844.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.47/1,340.01 = 844.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.47x = 1,340.01 × 844.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.47x = 1,131,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,484.53/968.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.32

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