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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.46, 1,454.76 and 645.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.46, 1,454.76 and 645.84 is: 967.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.46 : 1,454.76 = 645.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.46/1,454.76 = 645.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.46x = 1,454.76 × 645.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.46x = 939,542.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,542.20/971.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.14

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