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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.66, 1,336.88 and 637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.66, 1,336.88 and 637.50 is: 878.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.66 : 1,336.88 = 637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.66/1,336.88 = 637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.66x = 1,336.88 × 637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.66x = 852,261.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,261.00/969.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.93

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