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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.26, 1,454.09 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.26, 1,454.09 and 392.18 is: 588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.26 : 1,454.09 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.26/1,454.09 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.26x = 1,454.09 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.26x = 570,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,265.02/969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.35

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