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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.26, 1,452.20 and 604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.26, 1,452.20 and 604.32 is: 905.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.26 : 1,452.20 = 604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.26/1,452.20 = 604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.26x = 1,452.20 × 604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.26x = 877,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,593.50/969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.43

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