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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.91, 1,338.32 and 654.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.91, 1,338.32 and 654.68 is: 903.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.91 : 1,338.32 = 654.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.91/1,338.32 = 654.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.91x = 1,338.32 × 654.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.91x = 876,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,176.32/969.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.36

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