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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.98, 1,338.12 and 655.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.98, 1,338.12 and 655.44 is: 904.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.98 : 1,338.12 = 655.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.98/1,338.12 = 655.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.98x = 1,338.12 × 655.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.98x = 877,057.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,057.37/969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.20

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