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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.54, 1,338.57 and 674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.54, 1,338.57 and 674.70 is: 931.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.54 : 1,338.57 = 674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.54/1,338.57 = 674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.54x = 1,338.57 × 674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.54x = 903,133.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,133.18/969.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.51

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