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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.72, 1,453.32 and 420.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.72, 1,453.32 and 420.76 is: 631.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.72 : 1,453.32 = 420.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.72/1,453.32 = 420.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.72x = 1,453.32 × 420.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.72x = 611,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,498.92/968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.24

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