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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.55, 1,335.33 and 743.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.55, 1,335.33 and 743.82 is: 1,025.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.55 : 1,335.33 = 743.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.55/1,335.33 = 743.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.55x = 1,335.33 × 743.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.55x = 993,245.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,245.16/968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.50

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