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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.64, 1,336.72 and 549.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.64, 1,336.72 and 549.07 is: 757.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.64 : 1,336.72 = 549.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.64/1,336.72 = 549.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.64x = 1,336.72 × 549.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.64x = 733,954.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,954.82/968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.72

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