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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.48, 1,453.43 and 725.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.48, 1,453.43 and 725.66 is: 1,089.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.48 : 1,453.43 = 725.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.48/1,453.43 = 725.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.48x = 1,453.43 × 725.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.48x = 1,054,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,692.39/968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.02

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