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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.12, 1,336.19 and 548.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.12, 1,336.19 and 548.46 is: 756.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.12 : 1,336.19 = 548.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.12/1,336.19 = 548.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.12x = 1,336.19 × 548.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.12x = 732,846.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,846.77/968.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.98

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