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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.02, 1,335.55 and 548.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.02, 1,335.55 and 548.33 is: 756.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.02 : 1,335.55 = 548.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.02/1,335.55 = 548.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.02x = 1,335.55 × 548.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.02x = 732,322.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,322.13/968.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.52

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