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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.86, 1,337.34 and 720.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.86, 1,337.34 and 720.10 is: 993.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.86 : 1,337.34 = 720.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.86/1,337.34 = 720.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.86x = 1,337.34 × 720.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.86x = 963,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,018.53/968.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.97

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