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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.91, 1,337.16 and 654.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.91, 1,337.16 and 654.23 is: 902.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.91 : 1,337.16 = 654.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.91/1,337.16 = 654.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.91x = 1,337.16 × 654.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.91x = 874,803.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,803.50/968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.87

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