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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.72, 1,453.80 and 778.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.72, 1,453.80 and 778.64 is: 1,168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.72 : 1,453.80 = 778.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.72/1,453.80 = 778.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.72x = 1,453.80 × 778.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.72x = 1,131,986.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,986.83/968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.54

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