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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.52, 1,337.88 and 790.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.52, 1,337.88 and 790.90 is: 1,091.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.52 : 1,337.88 = 790.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.52/1,337.88 = 790.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.52x = 1,337.88 × 790.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.52x = 1,058,129.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,129.29/969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.40

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