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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.80, 1,454.15 and 662.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.80, 1,454.15 and 662.03 is: 992.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.80 : 1,454.15 = 662.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.80/1,454.15 = 662.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.80x = 1,454.15 × 662.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.80x = 962,692.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,692.00/969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.67

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