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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.12, 1,336.77 and 638.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.12, 1,336.77 and 638.01 is: 880.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.12 : 1,336.77 = 638.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.12/1,336.77 = 638.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.12x = 1,336.77 × 638.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.12x = 852,872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,872.63/969.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.05

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