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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.09, 1,454.27 and 391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.09, 1,454.27 and 391.83 is: 588.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.09 : 1,454.27 = 391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.09/1,454.27 = 391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.09x = 1,454.27 × 391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.09x = 569,824.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,824.65/969.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.00

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