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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.24, 1,336.11 and 548.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.24, 1,336.11 and 548.64 is: 757.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.24 : 1,336.11 = 548.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.24/1,336.11 = 548.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.24x = 1,336.11 × 548.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.24x = 733,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,043.39/968.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.09

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