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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.28, 1,337.24 and 619.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.28, 1,337.24 and 619.36 is: 854.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.28 : 1,337.24 = 619.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.28/1,337.24 = 619.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.28x = 1,337.24 × 619.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.28x = 828,232.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,232.97/969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.48

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