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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.04, 1,335.72 and 653.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.04, 1,335.72 and 653.88 is: 902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.04 : 1,335.72 = 653.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.04/1,335.72 = 653.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.04x = 1,335.72 × 653.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.04x = 873,400.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,400.59/968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.24

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