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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.24, 1,451.78 and 558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.24, 1,451.78 and 558.16 is: 836.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.24 : 1,451.78 = 558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.24/1,451.78 = 558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.24x = 1,451.78 × 558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.24x = 810,325.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,325.52/969.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.04

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