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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.31, 1,451.40 and 764.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.31, 1,451.40 and 764.29 is: 1,144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.31 : 1,451.40 = 764.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.31/1,451.40 = 764.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.31x = 1,451.40 × 764.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.31x = 1,109,290.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,290.51/969.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.41

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