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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.46, 1,454.24 and 738.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.46, 1,454.24 and 738.71 is: 1,108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.46 : 1,454.24 = 738.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.46/1,454.24 = 738.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.46x = 1,454.24 × 738.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.46x = 1,074,250.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,250.67/969.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.09

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