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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.34, 1,335.96 and 636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.34, 1,335.96 and 636.96 is: 878.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.34 : 1,335.96 = 636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.34/1,335.96 = 636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.34x = 1,335.96 × 636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.34x = 850,953.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,953.08/968.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.78

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