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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.72, 1,336.40 and 554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.72, 1,336.40 and 554.72 is: 765.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.72 : 1,336.40 = 554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.72/1,336.40 = 554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.72x = 1,336.40 × 554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.72x = 741,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,327.81/968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.27

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