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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.96, 1,454.69 and 661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.96, 1,454.69 and 661.76 is: 992.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.96 : 1,454.69 = 661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.96/1,454.69 = 661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.96x = 1,454.69 × 661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.96x = 962,645.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,645.07/969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.46

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