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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.98, 1,452.15 and 621.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.98, 1,452.15 and 621.66 is: 932.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.98 : 1,452.15 = 621.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.98/1,452.15 = 621.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.98x = 1,452.15 × 621.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.98x = 902,743.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,743.57/967.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.61

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