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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.05, 1,336.47 and 654.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.05, 1,336.47 and 654.23 is: 902.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.05 : 1,336.47 = 654.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.05/1,336.47 = 654.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.05x = 1,336.47 × 654.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.05x = 874,359.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,359.66/969.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.28

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