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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.08, 1,337.45 and 615.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.08, 1,337.45 and 615.11 is: 848.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.08 : 1,337.45 = 615.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.08/1,337.45 = 615.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.08x = 1,337.45 × 615.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.08x = 822,669.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,669.11/969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.92

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