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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.84, 1,337.66 and 745.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.84, 1,337.66 and 745.74 is: 1,028.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.84 : 1,337.66 = 745.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.84/1,337.66 = 745.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.84x = 1,337.66 × 745.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.84x = 997,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,542.84/969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.56

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