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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.46, 1,336.95 and 659.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.46, 1,336.95 and 659.58 is: 910.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.46 : 1,336.95 = 659.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.46/1,336.95 = 659.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.46x = 1,336.95 × 659.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.46x = 881,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,825.48/968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.54

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