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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.95, 1,453.83 and 637.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.95, 1,453.83 and 637.04 is: 954.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.95 : 1,453.83 = 637.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.95/1,453.83 = 637.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.95x = 1,453.83 × 637.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.95x = 926,140.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,140.59/969.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.84

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