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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.90, 1,336.55 and 836.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.90, 1,336.55 and 836.67 is: 1,154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.90 : 1,336.55 = 836.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.90/1,336.55 = 836.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.90x = 1,336.55 × 836.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.90x = 1,118,251.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,251.29/968.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.15

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