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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.46, 1,452.43 and 660.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.46, 1,452.43 and 660.25 is: 990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.46 : 1,452.43 = 660.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.46/1,452.43 = 660.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.46x = 1,452.43 × 660.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.46x = 958,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,969.55/968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.20

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