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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.25, 1,451.66 and 621.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.25, 1,451.66 and 621.98 is: 932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.25 : 1,451.66 = 621.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.25/1,451.66 = 621.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.25x = 1,451.66 × 621.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.25x = 902,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,893.12/968.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.50

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