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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.64, 1,451.30 and 693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.64, 1,451.30 and 693.32 is: 1,038.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.64 : 1,451.30 = 693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.64/1,451.30 = 693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.64x = 1,451.30 × 693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.64x = 1,006,215.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,215.32/968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.79

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