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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.13, 1,452.88 and 420.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.13, 1,452.88 and 420.90 is: 631.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.13 : 1,452.88 = 420.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.13/1,452.88 = 420.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.13x = 1,452.88 × 420.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.13x = 611,517.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,517.19/969.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.00

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