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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.77, 1,336.91 and 689.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.77, 1,336.91 and 689.90 is: 951.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.77 : 1,336.91 = 689.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.77/1,336.91 = 689.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.77x = 1,336.91 × 689.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.77x = 922,334.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,334.21/969.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.09

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