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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.75, 1,332.90 and 941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.75, 1,332.90 and 941.52 is: 1,295.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.75 : 1,332.90 = 941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.75/1,332.90 = 941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.75x = 1,332.90 × 941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.75x = 1,254,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,952.01/968.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.44

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