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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.33, 1,335.63 and 658.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.33, 1,335.63 and 658.29 is: 907.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.33 : 1,335.63 = 658.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.33/1,335.63 = 658.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.33x = 1,335.63 × 658.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.33x = 879,231.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,231.87/969.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.05

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