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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.63, 1,336.84 and 549.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.63, 1,336.84 and 549.05 is: 757.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.63 : 1,336.84 = 549.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.63/1,336.84 = 549.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.63x = 1,336.84 × 549.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.63x = 733,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,983.95/968.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.76

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