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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.26, 1,336.23 and 548.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.26, 1,336.23 and 548.63 is: 757.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.26 : 1,336.23 = 548.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.26/1,336.23 = 548.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.26x = 1,336.23 × 548.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.26x = 733,099.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,099.21/968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.13

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