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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.01, 1,337.07 and 653.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.01, 1,337.07 and 653.86 is: 903.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.01 : 1,337.07 = 653.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.01/1,337.07 = 653.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.01x = 1,337.07 × 653.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.01x = 874,256.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,256.59/968.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.15

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