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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.35, 1,338.59 and 620.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.35, 1,338.59 and 620.65 is: 857.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.35 : 1,338.59 = 620.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.35/1,338.59 = 620.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.35x = 1,338.59 × 620.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.35x = 830,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,795.88/969.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.06

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