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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.18, 1,450.08 and 558.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.18, 1,450.08 and 558.51 is: 835.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.18 : 1,450.08 = 558.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.18/1,450.08 = 558.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.18x = 1,450.08 × 558.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.18x = 809,884.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,884.18/969.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.64

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