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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.76, 1,452.81 and 622.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.76, 1,452.81 and 622.47 is: 933.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.76 : 1,452.81 = 622.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.76/1,452.81 = 622.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.76x = 1,452.81 × 622.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.76x = 904,330.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,330.64/968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.49

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