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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.73, 1,453.31 and 506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.73, 1,453.31 and 506.26 is: 759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.73 : 1,453.31 = 506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.73/1,453.31 = 506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.73x = 1,453.31 × 506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.73x = 735,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,752.72/968.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.50

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