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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.76, 1,336.96 and 554.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.76, 1,336.96 and 554.76 is: 765.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.76 : 1,336.96 = 554.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.76/1,336.96 = 554.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.76x = 1,336.96 × 554.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.76x = 741,691.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,691.93/968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.61

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