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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.64, 1,454.52 and 640.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.64, 1,454.52 and 640.08 is: 961.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.64 : 1,454.52 = 640.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.64/1,454.52 = 640.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.64x = 1,454.52 × 640.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.64x = 931,009.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,009.16/968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.15

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