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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.64, 1,334.46 and 673.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.64, 1,334.46 and 673.39 is: 927.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.64 : 1,334.46 = 673.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.64/1,334.46 = 673.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.64x = 1,334.46 × 673.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.64x = 898,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,612.42/968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.71

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