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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.47, 1,452.10 and 659.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.47, 1,452.10 and 659.39 is: 988.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.47 : 1,452.10 = 659.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.47/1,452.10 = 659.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.47x = 1,452.10 × 659.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.47x = 957,491.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,491.31/968.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.67

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