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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.92, 1,450.62 and 643.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.92, 1,450.62 and 643.64 is: 963.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.92 : 1,450.62 = 643.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.92/1,450.62 = 643.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.92x = 1,450.62 × 643.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.92x = 933,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,677.06/968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.63

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