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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.50, 1,452.11 and 661.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.50, 1,452.11 and 661.92 is: 991.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.50 : 1,452.11 = 661.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.50/1,452.11 = 661.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.50x = 1,452.11 × 661.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.50x = 961,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,177.34/969.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.42

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