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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.06, 1,452.24 and 621.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.06, 1,452.24 and 621.17 is: 931.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.06 : 1,452.24 = 621.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.06/1,452.24 = 621.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.06x = 1,452.24 × 621.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.06x = 902,080.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,080.66/968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.85

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