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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.08, 1,337.58 and 620.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.08, 1,337.58 and 620.38 is: 856.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.08 : 1,337.58 = 620.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.08/1,337.58 = 620.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.08x = 1,337.58 × 620.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.08x = 829,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,804.54/969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.28

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