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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.35, 1,335.84 and 653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.35, 1,335.84 and 653.20 is: 901.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.35 : 1,335.84 = 653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.35/1,335.84 = 653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.35x = 1,335.84 × 653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.35x = 872,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,570.69/968.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.09

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