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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.16, 1,454.70 and 755.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.16, 1,454.70 and 755.08 is: 1,133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.16 : 1,454.70 = 755.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.16/1,454.70 = 755.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.16x = 1,454.70 × 755.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.16x = 1,098,414.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,414.88/969.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.37

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