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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.75, 1,453.77 and 455.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.75, 1,453.77 and 455.79 is: 683.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.75 : 1,453.77 = 455.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.75/1,453.77 = 455.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.75x = 1,453.77 × 455.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.75x = 662,611.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,611.55/968.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.99

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