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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.26, 1,336.21 and 554.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.26, 1,336.21 and 554.26 is: 764.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.26 : 1,336.21 = 554.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.26/1,336.21 = 554.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.26x = 1,336.21 × 554.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.26x = 740,607.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,607.75/968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.89

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