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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.31, 1,453.15 and 660.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.31, 1,453.15 and 660.30 is: 989.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.31 : 1,453.15 = 660.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.31/1,453.15 = 660.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.31x = 1,453.15 × 660.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.31x = 959,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,514.95/969.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.89

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