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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.82, 1,445.60 and 910.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.82, 1,445.60 and 910.04 is: 1,357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.82 : 1,445.60 = 910.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.82/1,445.60 = 910.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.82x = 1,445.60 × 910.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.82x = 1,315,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,542.05/968.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.88

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