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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.16, 1,335.84 and 688.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.16, 1,335.84 and 688.48 is: 948.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.16 : 1,335.84 = 688.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.16/1,335.84 = 688.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.16x = 1,335.84 × 688.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.16x = 919,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,699.12/969.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.97

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