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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.88, 1,452.30 and 621.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.88, 1,452.30 and 621.40 is: 932.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.88 : 1,452.30 = 621.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.88/1,452.30 = 621.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.88x = 1,452.30 × 621.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.88x = 902,459.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,459.22/967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.41

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