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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.23, 1,453.75 and 384.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.23, 1,453.75 and 384.11 is: 576.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.23 : 1,453.75 = 384.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.23/1,453.75 = 384.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.23x = 1,453.75 × 384.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.23x = 558,397.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,397.14/969.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.12

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