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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.69, 1,338.47 and 659.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.69, 1,338.47 and 659.37 is: 910.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.69 : 1,338.47 = 659.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.69/1,338.47 = 659.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.69x = 1,338.47 × 659.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.69x = 882,543.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,543.67/969.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.13

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