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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.28, 1,335.52 and 658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.28, 1,335.52 and 658.24 is: 906.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.28 : 1,335.52 = 658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.28/1,335.52 = 658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.28x = 1,335.52 × 658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.28x = 879,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,092.68/969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.95

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