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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.02, 1,453.61 and 352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.02, 1,453.61 and 352.73 is: 529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.02 : 1,453.61 = 352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.02/1,453.61 = 352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.02x = 1,453.61 × 352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.02x = 512,731.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,731.86/969.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.12

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