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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.45, 1,336.03 and 653.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.45, 1,336.03 and 653.62 is: 901.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.45 : 1,336.03 = 653.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.45/1,336.03 = 653.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.45x = 1,336.03 × 653.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.45x = 873,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,250.95/968.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.70

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