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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.94, 1,451.59 and 481.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.94, 1,451.59 and 481.42 is: 721.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.94 : 1,451.59 = 481.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.94/1,451.59 = 481.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.94x = 1,451.59 × 481.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.94x = 698,824.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,824.46/968.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.23

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