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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.72, 1,333.92 and 876.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.72, 1,333.92 and 876.10 is: 1,206.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.72 : 1,333.92 = 876.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.72/1,333.92 = 876.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.72x = 1,333.92 × 876.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.72x = 1,168,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,647.31/968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.38

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