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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.37, 1,453.05 and 621.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.37, 1,453.05 and 621.90 is: 933.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.37 : 1,453.05 = 621.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.37/1,453.05 = 621.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.37x = 1,453.05 × 621.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.37x = 903,651.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,651.80/968.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.17

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