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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.68, 1,450.31 and 643.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.68, 1,450.31 and 643.68 is: 964.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.68 : 1,450.31 = 643.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.68/1,450.31 = 643.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.68x = 1,450.31 × 643.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.68x = 933,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,532.32/967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.71

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