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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.67, 1,336.70 and 548.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.67, 1,336.70 and 548.93 is: 757.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.67 : 1,336.70 = 548.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.67/1,336.70 = 548.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.67x = 1,336.70 × 548.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.67x = 733,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,754.73/968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.49

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