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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.81, 1,450.62 and 555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.81, 1,450.62 and 555.84 is: 832.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.81 : 1,450.62 = 555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.81/1,450.62 = 555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.81x = 1,450.62 × 555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.81x = 806,312.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,312.62/968.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.28

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