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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.52, 1,336.56 and 554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.52, 1,336.56 and 554.52 is: 765.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.52 : 1,336.56 = 554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.52/1,336.56 = 554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.52x = 1,336.56 × 554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.52x = 741,149.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,149.25/968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.24

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