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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.88, 1,336.53 and 614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.88, 1,336.53 and 614.16 is: 847.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.88 : 1,336.53 = 614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.88/1,336.53 = 614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.88x = 1,336.53 × 614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.88x = 820,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,843.26/968.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.21

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