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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.20, 1,448.70 and 644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.20, 1,448.70 and 644.20 is: 963.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.20 : 1,448.70 = 644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.20/1,448.70 = 644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.20x = 1,448.70 × 644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.20x = 933,252.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,252.54/968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.90

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