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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.15, 1,452.74 and 621.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.15, 1,452.74 and 621.48 is: 931.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.15 : 1,452.74 = 621.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.15/1,452.74 = 621.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.15x = 1,452.74 × 621.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.15x = 902,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,845.75/969.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.59

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