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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.12, 1,453.23 and 352.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.12, 1,453.23 and 352.71 is: 528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.12 : 1,453.23 = 352.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.12/1,453.23 = 352.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.12x = 1,453.23 × 352.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.12x = 512,568.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,568.75/969.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.90

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