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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.72, 1,337.78 and 654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.72, 1,337.78 and 654.88 is: 903.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.72 : 1,337.78 = 654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.72/1,337.78 = 654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.72x = 1,337.78 × 654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.72x = 876,084.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,084.99/969.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.44

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