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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.26, 1,453.63 and 482.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.26, 1,453.63 and 482.18 is: 723.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.26 : 1,453.63 = 482.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.26/1,453.63 = 482.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.26x = 1,453.63 × 482.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.26x = 700,911.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,911.31/969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.14

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