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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.31, 1,336.86 and 637.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.31, 1,336.86 and 637.31 is: 879.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.31 : 1,336.86 = 637.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.31/1,336.86 = 637.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.31x = 1,336.86 × 637.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.31x = 851,997.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,997.59/968.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.88

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