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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.51, 1,337.63 and 750.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.51, 1,337.63 and 750.10 is: 1,035.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.51 : 1,337.63 = 750.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.51/1,337.63 = 750.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.51x = 1,337.63 × 750.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.51x = 1,003,349.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,349.17/968.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.98

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