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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.20, 1,454.70 and 648.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.20, 1,454.70 and 648.20 is: 969.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.20 : 1,454.70 = 648.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.20/1,454.70 = 648.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.20x = 1,454.70 × 648.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.20x = 942,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,936.54/972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.90

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