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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.91, 1,338.54 and 655.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.91, 1,338.54 and 655.23 is: 904.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.91 : 1,338.54 = 655.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.91/1,338.54 = 655.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.91x = 1,338.54 × 655.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.91x = 877,051.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,051.56/969.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.26

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