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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.33, 1,451.67 and 557.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.33, 1,451.67 and 557.22 is: 834.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.33 : 1,451.67 = 557.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.33/1,451.67 = 557.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.33x = 1,451.67 × 557.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.33x = 808,899.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,899.56/969.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.49

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