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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.69, 1,459.04 and 645.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.69, 1,459.04 and 645.72 is: 968.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.69 : 1,459.04 = 645.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.69/1,459.04 = 645.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.69x = 1,459.04 × 645.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.69x = 942,128.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,128.08/972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.58

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