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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.46, 1,336.66 and 653.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.46, 1,336.66 and 653.72 is: 902.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.46 : 1,336.66 = 653.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.46/1,336.66 = 653.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.46x = 1,336.66 × 653.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.46x = 873,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,801.38/968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.26

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