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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.64, 1,450.80 and 534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.64, 1,450.80 and 534.84 is: 801.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.64 : 1,450.80 = 534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.64/1,450.80 = 534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.64x = 1,450.80 × 534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.64x = 775,945.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,945.87/968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.07

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