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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.12, 1,449.81 and 620.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.12, 1,449.81 and 620.36 is: 929.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.12 : 1,449.81 = 620.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.12/1,449.81 = 620.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.12x = 1,449.81 × 620.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.12x = 899,396.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,396.88/968.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.02

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