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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.78, 1,453.17 and 641.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.78, 1,453.17 and 641.78 is: 962.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.78 : 1,453.17 = 641.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.78/1,453.17 = 641.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.78x = 1,453.17 × 641.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.78x = 932,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,615.44/968.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.67

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