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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.35, 1,336.38 and 548.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.35, 1,336.38 and 548.54 is: 757.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.35 : 1,336.38 = 548.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.35/1,336.38 = 548.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.35x = 1,336.38 × 548.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.35x = 733,063.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,063.28/968.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.02

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