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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.47, 1,338.73 and 616.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.47, 1,338.73 and 616.01 is: 850.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.47 : 1,338.73 = 616.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.47/1,338.73 = 616.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.47x = 1,338.73 × 616.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.47x = 824,662.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,662.83/969.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.63

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