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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.32, 1,336.56 and 736.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.32, 1,336.56 and 736.04 is: 1,014.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.32 : 1,336.56 = 736.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.32/1,336.56 = 736.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.32x = 1,336.56 × 736.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.32x = 983,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,761.62/969.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.90

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