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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.17, 1,453.76 and 481.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.17, 1,453.76 and 481.73 is: 722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.17 : 1,453.76 = 481.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.17/1,453.76 = 481.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.17x = 1,453.76 × 481.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.17x = 700,319.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,319.80/969.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.60

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