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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.18, 1,337.92 and 637.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.18, 1,337.92 and 637.62 is: 880.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.18 : 1,337.92 = 637.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.18/1,337.92 = 637.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.18x = 1,337.92 × 637.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.18x = 853,084.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,084.55/969.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.21

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