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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.88, 1,452.18 and 676.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.88, 1,452.18 and 676.46 is: 1,013.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.88 : 1,452.18 = 676.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.88/1,452.18 = 676.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.88x = 1,452.18 × 676.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.88x = 982,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,341.68/968.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.89

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