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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.36, 1,454.60 and 558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.36, 1,454.60 and 558.68 is: 838.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.36 : 1,454.60 = 558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.36/1,454.60 = 558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.36x = 1,454.60 × 558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.36x = 812,655.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,655.93/969.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.34

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