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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.84, 1,452.52 and 482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.84, 1,452.52 and 482.22 is: 722.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.84 : 1,452.52 = 482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.84/1,452.52 = 482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.84x = 1,452.52 × 482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.84x = 700,434.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,434.19/968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.96

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