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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.80, 1,445.51 and 899.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.80, 1,445.51 and 899.98 is: 1,342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.80 : 1,445.51 = 899.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.80/1,445.51 = 899.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.80x = 1,445.51 × 899.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.80x = 1,300,930.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,930.09/968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.83

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