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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.83, 1,453.25 and 681.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.83, 1,453.25 and 681.55 is: 1,022.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.83 : 1,453.25 = 681.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.83/1,453.25 = 681.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.83x = 1,453.25 × 681.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.83x = 990,462.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,462.54/968.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.33

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