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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.64, 1,454.58 and 823.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.64, 1,454.58 and 823.65 is: 1,236.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.64 : 1,454.58 = 823.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.64/1,454.58 = 823.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.64x = 1,454.58 × 823.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.64x = 1,198,064.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,064.82/968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.85

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