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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.67, 1,338.78 and 638.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.67, 1,338.78 and 638.66 is: 881.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.67 : 1,338.78 = 638.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.67/1,338.78 = 638.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.67x = 1,338.78 × 638.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.67x = 855,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,023.62/969.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.77

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