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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.36, 1,451.42 and 660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.36, 1,451.42 and 660.20 is: 989.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.36 : 1,451.42 = 660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.36/1,451.42 = 660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.36x = 1,451.42 × 660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.36x = 958,227.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,227.48/968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.54

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