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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.06, 1,335.71 and 548.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.06, 1,335.71 and 548.38 is: 756.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.06 : 1,335.71 = 548.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.06/1,335.71 = 548.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.06x = 1,335.71 × 548.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.06x = 732,474.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,474.68/968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.64

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