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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.40, 1,450.51 and 579.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.40, 1,450.51 and 579.62 is: 867.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.40 : 1,450.51 = 579.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.40/1,450.51 = 579.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.40x = 1,450.51 × 579.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.40x = 840,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,746.78/969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.28

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