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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.90, 1,451.55 and 656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.90, 1,451.55 and 656.40 is: 983.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.90 : 1,451.55 = 656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.90/1,451.55 = 656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.90x = 1,451.55 × 656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.90x = 952,797.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,797.42/968.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.39

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