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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.99, 1,445.02 and 903.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.99, 1,445.02 and 903.38 is: 1,347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.99 : 1,445.02 = 903.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.99/1,445.02 = 903.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.99x = 1,445.02 × 903.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.99x = 1,305,392.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,392.68/968.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.18

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