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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.24, 1,449.30 and 621.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.24, 1,449.30 and 621.11 is: 929.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.24 : 1,449.30 = 621.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.24/1,449.30 = 621.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.24x = 1,449.30 × 621.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.24x = 900,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,174.72/968.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.70

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