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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.40, 1,453.34 and 659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.40, 1,453.34 and 659.52 is: 989.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.40 : 1,453.34 = 659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.40/1,453.34 = 659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.40x = 1,453.34 × 659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.40x = 958,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,506.80/968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.78

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