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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.45, 1,454.19 and 392.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.45, 1,454.19 and 392.73 is: 589.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.45 : 1,454.19 = 392.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.45/1,454.19 = 392.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.45x = 1,454.19 × 392.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.45x = 571,104.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,104.04/969.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.10

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