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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.44, 1,456.47 and 623.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.44, 1,456.47 and 623.45 is: 936.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.44 : 1,456.47 = 623.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.44/1,456.47 = 623.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.44x = 1,456.47 × 623.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.44x = 908,039.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,039.86/969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.67

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