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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.52, 1,336.64 and 771.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.52, 1,336.64 and 771.01 is: 1,062.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.52 : 1,336.64 = 771.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.52/1,336.64 = 771.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.52x = 1,336.64 × 771.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.52x = 1,030,562.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,562.81/969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.96

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