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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.58, 1,337.19 and 637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.58, 1,337.19 and 637.96 is: 880.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.58 : 1,337.19 = 637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.58/1,337.19 = 637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.58x = 1,337.19 × 637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.58x = 853,073.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,073.73/968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.75

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