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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.74, 1,335.79 and 758.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.74, 1,335.79 and 758.54 is: 1,045.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.74 : 1,335.79 = 758.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.74/1,335.79 = 758.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.74x = 1,335.79 × 758.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.74x = 1,013,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,250.15/968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.95

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