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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.76, 1,336.86 and 707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.76, 1,336.86 and 707.88 is: 976.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.76 : 1,336.86 = 707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.76/1,336.86 = 707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.76x = 1,336.86 × 707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.76x = 946,336.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,336.46/968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.85

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