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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.34, 1,337.52 and 638.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.34, 1,337.52 and 638.56 is: 881.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.34 : 1,337.52 = 638.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.34/1,337.52 = 638.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.34x = 1,337.52 × 638.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.34x = 854,086.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,086.77/969.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.10

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