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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.92, 1,338.99 and 736.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.92, 1,338.99 and 736.64 is: 1,016.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.92 : 1,338.99 = 736.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.92/1,338.99 = 736.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.92x = 1,338.99 × 736.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.92x = 986,353.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,353.59/969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.94

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