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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.22, 1,336.18 and 548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.22, 1,336.18 and 548.58 is: 757.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.22 : 1,336.18 = 548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.22/1,336.18 = 548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.22x = 1,336.18 × 548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.22x = 733,001.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,001.62/968.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.06

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