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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.60, 1,452.48 and 644.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.60, 1,452.48 and 644.16 is: 964.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.60 : 1,452.48 = 644.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.60/1,452.48 = 644.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.60x = 1,452.48 × 644.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.60x = 935,629.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,629.52/969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.96

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