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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.85, 1,335.51 and 895.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.85, 1,335.51 and 895.95 is: 1,235.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.85 : 1,335.51 = 895.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.85/1,335.51 = 895.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.85x = 1,335.51 × 895.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.85x = 1,196,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,550.18/968.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.02

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