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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.19, 1,335.78 and 548.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.19, 1,335.78 and 548.49 is: 756.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.19 : 1,335.78 = 548.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.19/1,335.78 = 548.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.19x = 1,335.78 × 548.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.19x = 732,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,661.97/968.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.73

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