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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.20, 1,337.96 and 673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.20, 1,337.96 and 673.96 is: 930.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.20 : 1,337.96 = 673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.20/1,337.96 = 673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.20x = 1,337.96 × 673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.20x = 901,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,731.52/969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.39

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