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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.76, 1,331.64 and 868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.76, 1,331.64 and 868.32 is: 1,193.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.76 : 1,331.64 = 868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.76/1,331.64 = 868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.76x = 1,331.64 × 868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.76x = 1,156,289.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,289.64/968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.58

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