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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.09, 1,335.56 and 636.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.09, 1,335.56 and 636.08 is: 877.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.09 : 1,335.56 = 636.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.09/1,335.56 = 636.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.09x = 1,335.56 × 636.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.09x = 849,513.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,513.15/968.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.52

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