Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.12, 1,454 and 645.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 969.12, 1,454 and 645.76 is: 968.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
969.12 : 1,454 = 645.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
969.12/1,454 = 645.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
969.12x = 1,454 × 645.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
969.12x = 938,935.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 938,935.04/969.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 968.85
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