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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.61, 1,462.04 and 645.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.61, 1,462.04 and 645.59 is: 967.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.61 : 1,462.04 = 645.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.61/1,462.04 = 645.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.61x = 1,462.04 × 645.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.61x = 943,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,883.92/975.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.48

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