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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.24, 1,454.76 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.24, 1,454.76 and 392.16 is: 588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.24 : 1,454.76 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.24/1,454.76 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.24x = 1,454.76 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.24x = 570,498.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,498.68/969.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.60

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