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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.86, 1,451.40 and 644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.86, 1,451.40 and 644.32 is: 965.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.86 : 1,451.40 = 644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.86/1,451.40 = 644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.86x = 1,451.40 × 644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.86x = 935,166.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,166.05/968.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.22

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