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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.52, 1,336.59 and 537.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.52, 1,336.59 and 537.35 is: 741.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.52 : 1,336.59 = 537.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.52/1,336.59 = 537.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.52x = 1,336.59 × 537.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.52x = 718,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,217.64/968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.56

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