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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.95, 1,336.65 and 614.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.95, 1,336.65 and 614.27 is: 847.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.95 : 1,336.65 = 614.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.95/1,336.65 = 614.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.95x = 1,336.65 × 614.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.95x = 821,064.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,064.00/968.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.37

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