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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.01, 1,335.81 and 548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.01, 1,335.81 and 548.40 is: 756.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.01 : 1,335.81 = 548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.01/1,335.81 = 548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.01x = 1,335.81 × 548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.01x = 732,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,558.20/968.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.77

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