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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.15, 1,336.50 and 654.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.15, 1,336.50 and 654.46 is: 902.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.15 : 1,336.50 = 654.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.15/1,336.50 = 654.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.15x = 1,336.50 × 654.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.15x = 874,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,690.77/969.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.54

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