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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.22, 1,447.27 and 761.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.22, 1,447.27 and 761.46 is: 1,137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.22 : 1,447.27 = 761.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.22/1,447.27 = 761.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.22x = 1,447.27 × 761.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.22x = 1,102,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,030.88/969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.03

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