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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.16, 1,335.55 and 613.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.16, 1,335.55 and 613.45 is: 846.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.16 : 1,335.55 = 613.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.16/1,335.55 = 613.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.16x = 1,335.55 × 613.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.16x = 819,293.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,293.15/968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.24

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