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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.48, 1,452.06 and 643.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.48, 1,452.06 and 643.32 is: 963.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.48 : 1,452.06 = 643.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.48/1,452.06 = 643.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.48x = 1,452.06 × 643.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.48x = 934,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,139.24/969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.55

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