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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.64, 1,340.16 and 932.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.64, 1,340.16 and 932.64 is: 1,290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.64 : 1,340.16 = 932.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.64/1,340.16 = 932.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.64x = 1,340.16 × 932.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.64x = 1,249,886.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,886.82/968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.35

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