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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.56, 1,449.90 and 721.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.56, 1,449.90 and 721.12 is: 1,079.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.56 : 1,449.90 = 721.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.56/1,449.90 = 721.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.56x = 1,449.90 × 721.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.56x = 1,045,551.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,551.89/968.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.49

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