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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.71, 1,338.50 and 748.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.71, 1,338.50 and 748.27 is: 1,032.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.71 : 1,338.50 = 748.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.71/1,338.50 = 748.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.71x = 1,338.50 × 748.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.71x = 1,001,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,560.83/969.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.85

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