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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.40, 1,336.35 and 836.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.40, 1,336.35 and 836.02 is: 1,152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.40 : 1,336.35 = 836.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.40/1,336.35 = 836.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.40x = 1,336.35 × 836.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.40x = 1,117,215.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,215.33/969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.48

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