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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.26, 1,338 and 674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.26, 1,338 and 674.42 is: 930.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.26 : 1,338 = 674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.26/1,338 = 674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.26x = 1,338 × 674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.26x = 902,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,373.96/969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.99

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