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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.21, 1,335.22 and 653.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.21, 1,335.22 and 653.53 is: 901.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.21 : 1,335.22 = 653.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.21/1,335.22 = 653.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.21x = 1,335.22 × 653.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.21x = 872,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,606.33/968.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.26

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