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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.11, 1,335.94 and 548.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.11, 1,335.94 and 548.35 is: 756.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.11 : 1,335.94 = 548.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.11/1,335.94 = 548.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.11x = 1,335.94 × 548.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.11x = 732,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,562.70/968.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.69

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