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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.32, 1,337.86 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.32, 1,337.86 and 638.28 is: 880.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.32 : 1,337.86 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.32/1,337.86 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.32x = 1,337.86 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.32x = 853,929.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,929.28/969.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.96

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