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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.62, 1,337.17 and 633.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.62, 1,337.17 and 633.38 is: 873.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.62 : 1,337.17 = 633.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.62/1,337.17 = 633.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.62x = 1,337.17 × 633.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.62x = 846,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,936.73/969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.47

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