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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.30, 1,453.64 and 558.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.30, 1,453.64 and 558.63 is: 837.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.30 : 1,453.64 = 558.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.30/1,453.64 = 558.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.30x = 1,453.64 × 558.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.30x = 812,044.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,044.12/969.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.76

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