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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.20, 1,336.80 and 632.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.20, 1,336.80 and 632.68 is: 873.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.20 : 1,336.80 = 632.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.20/1,336.80 = 632.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.20x = 1,336.80 × 632.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.20x = 845,766.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,766.62/968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.55

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