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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.59, 1,336.25 and 636.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.59, 1,336.25 and 636.58 is: 878.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.59 : 1,336.25 = 636.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.59/1,336.25 = 636.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.59x = 1,336.25 × 636.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.59x = 850,620.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,620.16/968.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.21

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