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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.52, 1,337.70 and 620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.52, 1,337.70 and 620.20 is: 855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.52 : 1,337.70 = 620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.52/1,337.70 = 620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.52x = 1,337.70 × 620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.52x = 829,641.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,641.54/969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.72

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