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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.40, 1,336.30 and 548.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.40, 1,336.30 and 548.72 is: 757.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.40 : 1,336.30 = 548.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.40/1,336.30 = 548.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.40x = 1,336.30 × 548.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.40x = 733,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,254.54/968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.18

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