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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.84, 1,337.82 and 615.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.84, 1,337.82 and 615.12 is: 848.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.84 : 1,337.82 = 615.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.84/1,337.82 = 615.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.84x = 1,337.82 × 615.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.84x = 822,919.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,919.84/969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.51

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