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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.64, 1,337.78 and 638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.64, 1,337.78 and 638.40 is: 880.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.64 : 1,337.78 = 638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.64/1,337.78 = 638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.64x = 1,337.78 × 638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.64x = 854,040.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,040.58/969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.78

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