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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.71, 1,337.19 and 913.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.71, 1,337.19 and 913.91 is: 1,260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.71 : 1,337.19 = 913.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.71/1,337.19 = 913.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.71x = 1,337.19 × 913.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.71x = 1,222,071.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,071.31/969.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.24

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