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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.72, 1,336.82 and 549.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.72, 1,336.82 and 549.06 is: 757.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.72 : 1,336.82 = 549.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.72/1,336.82 = 549.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.72x = 1,336.82 × 549.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.72x = 733,994.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,994.39/968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.70

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