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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.48, 1,336.32 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.48, 1,336.32 and 654.08 is: 902.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.48 : 1,336.32 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.48/1,336.32 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.48x = 1,336.32 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.48x = 874,060.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,060.19/968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.51

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