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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.80, 1,454.70 and 645.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.80, 1,454.70 and 645.24 is: 969.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.80 : 1,454.70 = 645.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.80/1,454.70 = 645.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.80x = 1,454.70 × 645.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.80x = 938,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,630.63/967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.86

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