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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.37, 1,336.11 and 654.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.37, 1,336.11 and 654.21 is: 902.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.37 : 1,336.11 = 654.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.37/1,336.11 = 654.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.37x = 1,336.11 × 654.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.37x = 874,096.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,096.52/968.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.65

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