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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.99, 1,451.72 and 621.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.99, 1,451.72 and 621.45 is: 931.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.99 : 1,451.72 = 621.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.99/1,451.72 = 621.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.99x = 1,451.72 × 621.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.99x = 902,168.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,168.29/968.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.04

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