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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.72, 1,453.04 and 645.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.72, 1,453.04 and 645.28 is: 966.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.72 : 1,453.04 = 645.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.72/1,453.04 = 645.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.72x = 1,453.04 × 645.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.72x = 937,617.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,617.65/969.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.90

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