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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.26, 1,336.66 and 747.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.26, 1,336.66 and 747.86 is: 1,031.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.26 : 1,336.66 = 747.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.26/1,336.66 = 747.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.26x = 1,336.66 × 747.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.26x = 999,634.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,634.55/969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.34

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