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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.45, 1,338.23 and 620.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.45, 1,338.23 and 620.34 is: 856.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.45 : 1,338.23 = 620.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.45/1,338.23 = 620.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.45x = 1,338.23 × 620.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.45x = 830,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,157.60/969.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.32

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