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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.57, 1,336.91 and 658.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.57, 1,336.91 and 658.25 is: 908.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.57 : 1,336.91 = 658.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.57/1,336.91 = 658.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.57x = 1,336.91 × 658.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.57x = 880,015.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,015.97/968.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.58

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