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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.24, 1,335.98 and 542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.24, 1,335.98 and 542.88 is: 749.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.24 : 1,335.98 = 542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.24/1,335.98 = 542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.24x = 1,335.98 × 542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.24x = 725,276.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,276.82/968.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.07

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