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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.76, 1,453.25 and 641.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.76, 1,453.25 and 641.83 is: 962.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.76 : 1,453.25 = 641.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.76/1,453.25 = 641.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.76x = 1,453.25 × 641.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.76x = 932,735.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,735.01/968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.81

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