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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.62, 1,453.50 and 621.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.62, 1,453.50 and 621.98 is: 932.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.62 : 1,453.50 = 621.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.62/1,453.50 = 621.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.62x = 1,453.50 × 621.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.62x = 904,047.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,047.93/969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.37

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