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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.55, 1,453.98 and 760.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.55, 1,453.98 and 760.95 is: 1,142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.55 : 1,453.98 = 760.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.55/1,453.98 = 760.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.55x = 1,453.98 × 760.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.55x = 1,106,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,406.08/968.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.33

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