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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.56, 1,338 and 708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.56, 1,338 and 708 is: 978.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.56 : 1,338 = 708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.56/1,338 = 708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.56x = 1,338 × 708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.56x = 947,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,304/968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.05

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