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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.63, 1,337.80 and 750.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.63, 1,337.80 and 750.22 is: 1,036.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.63 : 1,337.80 = 750.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.63/1,337.80 = 750.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.63x = 1,337.80 × 750.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.63x = 1,003,645.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,645.78/968.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.15

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