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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.14, 1,337.44 and 632.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.14, 1,337.44 and 632.68 is: 873.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.14 : 1,337.44 = 632.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.14/1,337.44 = 632.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.14x = 1,337.44 × 632.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.14x = 846,171.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,171.54/969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.12

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