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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.73, 1,338.02 and 615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.73, 1,338.02 and 615.76 is: 849.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.73 : 1,338.02 = 615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.73/1,338.02 = 615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.73x = 1,338.02 × 615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.73x = 823,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,892.77/969.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.61

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