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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.75, 1,336.97 and 549.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.75, 1,336.97 and 549.24 is: 758.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.75 : 1,336.97 = 549.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.75/1,336.97 = 549.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.75x = 1,336.97 × 549.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.75x = 734,317.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,317.40/968.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.01

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