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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.90, 1,335.66 and 835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.90, 1,335.66 and 835.52 is: 1,151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.90 : 1,335.66 = 835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.90/1,335.66 = 835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.90x = 1,335.66 × 835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.90x = 1,115,970.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,970.64/968.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.79

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