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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.19, 1,337.78 and 658.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.19, 1,337.78 and 658.87 is: 909.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.19 : 1,337.78 = 658.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.19/1,337.78 = 658.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.19x = 1,337.78 × 658.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.19x = 881,423.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,423.11/969.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.44

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