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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.78, 1,336.92 and 650.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.78, 1,336.92 and 650.58 is: 896.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.78 : 1,336.92 = 650.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.78/1,336.92 = 650.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.78x = 1,336.92 × 650.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.78x = 869,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,773.41/969.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.88

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