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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.16, 1,335.76 and 554.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.16, 1,335.76 and 554.08 is: 764.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.16 : 1,335.76 = 554.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.16/1,335.76 = 554.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.16x = 1,335.76 × 554.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.16x = 740,117.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,117.90/968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.46

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