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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.95, 1,452.63 and 738.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.95, 1,452.63 and 738.56 is: 1,106.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.95 : 1,452.63 = 738.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.95/1,452.63 = 738.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.95x = 1,452.63 × 738.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.95x = 1,072,854.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,854.41/969.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.09

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