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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.75, 1,451.50 and 693.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.75, 1,451.50 and 693.45 is: 1,039.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.75 : 1,451.50 = 693.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.75/1,451.50 = 693.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.75x = 1,451.50 × 693.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.75x = 1,006,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,542.68/968.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.01

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