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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.34, 1,336.29 and 548.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.34, 1,336.29 and 548.69 is: 757.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.34 : 1,336.29 = 548.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.34/1,336.29 = 548.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.34x = 1,336.29 × 548.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.34x = 733,201.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,201.59/968.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.17

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