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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.03, 1,452.74 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.03, 1,452.74 and 392.31 is: 588.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.03 : 1,452.74 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.03/1,452.74 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.03x = 1,452.74 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.03x = 569,922.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,922.47/969.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.14

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