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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.58, 1,336.80 and 549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.58, 1,336.80 and 549.12 is: 757.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.58 : 1,336.80 = 549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.58/1,336.80 = 549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.58x = 1,336.80 × 549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.58x = 734,063.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,063.62/968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.88

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