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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.03, 1,333.26 and 875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.03, 1,333.26 and 875.88 is: 1,205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.03 : 1,333.26 = 875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.03/1,333.26 = 875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.03x = 1,333.26 × 875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.03x = 1,167,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,775.77/969.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.10

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