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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.14, 1,453.71 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.14, 1,453.71 and 391.88 is: 587.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.14 : 1,453.71 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.14/1,453.71 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.14x = 1,453.71 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.14x = 569,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,672.61/969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.82

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