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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.81, 1,338.32 and 638.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.81, 1,338.32 and 638.42 is: 881.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.81 : 1,338.32 = 638.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.81/1,338.32 = 638.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.81x = 1,338.32 × 638.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.81x = 854,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,410.25/969.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.01

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