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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.64, 1,335.84 and 689.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.64, 1,335.84 and 689.43 is: 949.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.64 : 1,335.84 = 689.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.64/1,335.84 = 689.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.64x = 1,335.84 × 689.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.64x = 920,968.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,968.17/969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.80

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