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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.24, 1,336.50 and 759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.24, 1,336.50 and 759.04 is: 1,046.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.24 : 1,336.50 = 759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.24/1,336.50 = 759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.24x = 1,336.50 × 759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.24x = 1,014,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,456.96/969.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.65

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