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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.76, 1,452.98 and 420.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.76, 1,452.98 and 420.79 is: 631.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.76 : 1,452.98 = 420.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.76/1,452.98 = 420.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.76x = 1,452.98 × 420.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.76x = 611,398.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,398.40/968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.12

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