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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.82, 1,336.98 and 549.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.82, 1,336.98 and 549.18 is: 757.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.82 : 1,336.98 = 549.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.82/1,336.98 = 549.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.82x = 1,336.98 × 549.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.82x = 734,242.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,242.68/968.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.87

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