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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.08, 1,335.96 and 548.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.08, 1,335.96 and 548.43 is: 756.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.08 : 1,335.96 = 548.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.08/1,335.96 = 548.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.08x = 1,335.96 × 548.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.08x = 732,680.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,680.54/968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.84

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