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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.92, 1,453.48 and 641.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.92, 1,453.48 and 641.98 is: 963.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.92 : 1,453.48 = 641.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.92/1,453.48 = 641.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.92x = 1,453.48 × 641.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.92x = 933,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,105.09/968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.04

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