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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.23, 1,455.18 and 645.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.23, 1,455.18 and 645.85 is: 970.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.23 : 1,455.18 = 645.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.23/1,455.18 = 645.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.23x = 1,455.18 × 645.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.23x = 939,828.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,828.00/968.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.67

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