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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.17, 1,336.09 and 548.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.17, 1,336.09 and 548.55 is: 757.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.17 : 1,336.09 = 548.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.17/1,336.09 = 548.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.17x = 1,336.09 × 548.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.17x = 732,912.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,912.17/968.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.01

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