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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.18, 1,452.20 and 660.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.18, 1,452.20 and 660.65 is: 990.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.18 : 1,452.20 = 660.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.18/1,452.20 = 660.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.18x = 1,452.20 × 660.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.18x = 959,385.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,385.37/968.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.92

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