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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.30, 1,336.03 and 654.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.30, 1,336.03 and 654.15 is: 902.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.30 : 1,336.03 = 654.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.30/1,336.03 = 654.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.30x = 1,336.03 × 654.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.30x = 873,964.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,964.02/968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.58

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