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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.56, 1,335.12 and 771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.56, 1,335.12 and 771.76 is: 1,063.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.56 : 1,335.12 = 771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.56/1,335.12 = 771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.56x = 1,335.12 × 771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.56x = 1,030,392.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,392.21/968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.84

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