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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.68, 1,453.70 and 676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.68, 1,453.70 and 676.32 is: 1,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.68 : 1,453.70 = 676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.68/1,453.70 = 676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.68x = 1,453.70 × 676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.68x = 983,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,163.00/969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.91

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