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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.51, 1,451.93 and 660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.51, 1,451.93 and 660.96 is: 990.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.51 : 1,451.93 = 660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.51/1,451.93 = 660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.51x = 1,451.93 × 660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.51x = 959,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,664.35/968.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.87

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