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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.03, 1,452.92 and 391.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.03, 1,452.92 and 391.23 is: 586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.03 : 1,452.92 = 391.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.03/1,452.92 = 391.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.03x = 1,452.92 × 391.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.03x = 568,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,423.94/969.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.59

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