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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.04, 1,452.28 and 558.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.04, 1,452.28 and 558.40 is: 836.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.04 : 1,452.28 = 558.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.04/1,452.28 = 558.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.04x = 1,452.28 × 558.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.04x = 810,953.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,953.15/969.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.86

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