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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.16, 1,452.38 and 481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.16, 1,452.38 and 481.20 is: 721.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.16 : 1,452.38 = 481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.16/1,452.38 = 481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.16x = 1,452.38 × 481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.16x = 698,885.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,885.26/968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.87

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