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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.88, 1,458.98 and 696.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.88, 1,458.98 and 696.86 is: 1,049.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.88 : 1,458.98 = 696.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.88/1,458.98 = 696.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.88x = 1,458.98 × 696.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.88x = 1,016,697.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,697.51/968.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.35

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