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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.06, 1,452.78 and 583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.06, 1,452.78 and 583.50 is: 874.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.06 : 1,452.78 = 583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.06/1,452.78 = 583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.06x = 1,452.78 × 583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.06x = 847,697.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,697.13/969.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.76

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