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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.81, 1,337.22 and 632.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.81, 1,337.22 and 632.70 is: 873.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.81 : 1,337.22 = 632.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.81/1,337.22 = 632.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.81x = 1,337.22 × 632.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.81x = 846,059.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,059.09/968.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.30

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