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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.94, 1,336.52 and 637.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.94, 1,336.52 and 637.25 is: 878.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.94 : 1,336.52 = 637.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.94/1,336.52 = 637.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.94x = 1,336.52 × 637.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.94x = 851,692.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,692.28/968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.99

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