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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.10, 1,449.29 and 638.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.10, 1,449.29 and 638.43 is: 955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.10 : 1,449.29 = 638.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.10/1,449.29 = 638.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.10x = 1,449.29 × 638.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.10x = 925,274.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,274.53/968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.76

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