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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.84, 1,337.92 and 655.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.84, 1,337.92 and 655.16 is: 903.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.84 : 1,337.92 = 655.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.84/1,337.92 = 655.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.84x = 1,337.92 × 655.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.84x = 876,543.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,543.34/969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.80

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