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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.52, 1,338.05 and 615.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.52, 1,338.05 and 615.55 is: 849.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.52 : 1,338.05 = 615.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.52/1,338.05 = 615.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.52x = 1,338.05 × 615.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.52x = 823,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,636.68/969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.53

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