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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.96, 1,454.94 and 623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.96, 1,454.94 and 623.44 is: 935.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.96 : 1,454.94 = 623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.96/1,454.94 = 623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.96x = 1,454.94 × 623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.96x = 907,067.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,067.79/969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.16

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