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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.85, 1,455.06 and 506.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.85, 1,455.06 and 506.94 is: 761.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.85 : 1,455.06 = 506.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.85/1,455.06 = 506.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.85x = 1,455.06 × 506.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.85x = 737,628.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,628.12/968.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.34

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