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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.63, 1,450.17 and 822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.63, 1,450.17 and 822.20 is: 1,230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.63 : 1,450.17 = 822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.63/1,450.17 = 822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.63x = 1,450.17 × 822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.63x = 1,192,322.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,322.52/968.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.94

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