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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.92, 1,451.98 and 640.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.92, 1,451.98 and 640.98 is: 961.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.92 : 1,451.98 = 640.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.92/1,451.98 = 640.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.92x = 1,451.98 × 640.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.92x = 930,696.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,696.39/967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.54

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