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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.36, 1,338.44 and 620.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.36, 1,338.44 and 620.24 is: 856.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.36 : 1,338.44 = 620.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.36/1,338.44 = 620.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.36x = 1,338.44 × 620.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.36x = 830,154.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,154.03/969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.39

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