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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.84, 1,453.20 and 738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.84, 1,453.20 and 738.40 is: 1,106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.84 : 1,453.20 = 738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.84/1,453.20 = 738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.84x = 1,453.20 × 738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.84x = 1,073,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,042.88/969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.41

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