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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.30, 1,338.28 and 744.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.30, 1,338.28 and 744.84 is: 1,028.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.30 : 1,338.28 = 744.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.30/1,338.28 = 744.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.30x = 1,338.28 × 744.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.30x = 996,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,804.48/969.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.38

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