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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.49, 1,442.48 and 963.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.49, 1,442.48 and 963.77 is: 1,435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.49 : 1,442.48 = 963.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.49/1,442.48 = 963.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.49x = 1,442.48 × 963.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.49x = 1,390,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,211.13/968.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.45

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