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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.13, 1,335.99 and 636.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.13, 1,335.99 and 636.99 is: 878.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.13 : 1,335.99 = 636.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.13/1,335.99 = 636.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.13x = 1,335.99 × 636.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.13x = 851,012.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,012.27/969.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.12

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