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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.96, 1,337.20 and 555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.96, 1,337.20 and 555.04 is: 765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.96 : 1,337.20 = 555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.96/1,337.20 = 555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.96x = 1,337.20 × 555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.96x = 742,199.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,199.49/968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.98

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