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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.52, 1,337.28 and 674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.52, 1,337.28 and 674.40 is: 930.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.52 : 1,337.28 = 674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.52/1,337.28 = 674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.52x = 1,337.28 × 674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.52x = 901,861.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,861.63/969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.21

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