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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.19, 1,336.23 and 791.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.19, 1,336.23 and 791.96 is: 1,091.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.19 : 1,336.23 = 791.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.19/1,336.23 = 791.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.19x = 1,336.23 × 791.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.19x = 1,058,244.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,244.05/969.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.89

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