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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.07, 1,336.13 and 548.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.07, 1,336.13 and 548.45 is: 756.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.07 : 1,336.13 = 548.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.07/1,336.13 = 548.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.07x = 1,336.13 × 548.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.07x = 732,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,791.08/968.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.96

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