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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.10, 1,338.24 and 620.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.10, 1,338.24 and 620.40 is: 856.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.10 : 1,338.24 = 620.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.10/1,338.24 = 620.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.10x = 1,338.24 × 620.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.10x = 830,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,244.10/969.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.72

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