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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.96, 1,339.02 and 661.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.96, 1,339.02 and 661.08 is: 912.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.96 : 1,339.02 = 661.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.96/1,339.02 = 661.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.96x = 1,339.02 × 661.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.96x = 885,199.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,199.34/969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.61

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