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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.42, 1,452.17 and 639.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.42, 1,452.17 and 639.32 is: 957.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.42 : 1,452.17 = 639.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.42/1,452.17 = 639.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.42x = 1,452.17 × 639.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.42x = 928,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,390.87/969.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.68

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