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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.52, 1,451.92 and 693.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.52, 1,451.92 and 693.92 is: 1,040.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.52 : 1,451.92 = 693.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.52/1,451.92 = 693.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.52x = 1,451.92 × 693.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.52x = 1,007,516.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,516.33/968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.26

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