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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.98, 1,455.15 and 623.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.98, 1,455.15 and 623.66 is: 935.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.98 : 1,455.15 = 623.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.98/1,455.15 = 623.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.98x = 1,455.15 × 623.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.98x = 907,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,518.85/969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.61

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