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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.19, 1,453.03 and 481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.19, 1,453.03 and 481.86 is: 722.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.19 : 1,453.03 = 481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.19/1,453.03 = 481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.19x = 1,453.03 × 481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.19x = 700,157.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,157.04/969.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.41

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