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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.56, 1,337.55 and 615.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.56, 1,337.55 and 615.95 is: 849.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.56 : 1,337.55 = 615.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.56/1,337.55 = 615.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.56x = 1,337.55 × 615.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.56x = 823,863.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,863.92/969.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.73

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