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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.44, 1,337.18 and 703.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.44, 1,337.18 and 703.42 is: 970.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.44 : 1,337.18 = 703.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.44/1,337.18 = 703.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.44x = 1,337.18 × 703.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.44x = 940,599.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,599.16/969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.25

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