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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968, 1,336 and 553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968, 1,336 and 553.92 is: 764.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968 : 1,336 = 553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968/1,336 = 553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968x = 1,336 × 553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968x = 740,037.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,037.12/968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.50

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