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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.12, 1,336.13 and 548.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.12, 1,336.13 and 548.54 is: 757.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.12 : 1,336.13 = 548.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.12/1,336.13 = 548.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.12x = 1,336.13 × 548.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.12x = 732,920.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,920.75/968.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.06

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