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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.60, 1,335.30 and 653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.60, 1,335.30 and 653.30 is: 900.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.60 : 1,335.30 = 653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.60/1,335.30 = 653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.60x = 1,335.30 × 653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.60x = 872,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,351.49/968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.63

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