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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.24, 1,337.34 and 707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.24, 1,337.34 and 707.40 is: 976.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.24 : 1,337.34 = 707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.24/1,337.34 = 707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.24x = 1,337.34 × 707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.24x = 946,034.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,034.32/969.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.06

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