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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.50, 1,453.26 and 552.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.50, 1,453.26 and 552.42 is: 828.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.50 : 1,453.26 = 552.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.50/1,453.26 = 552.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.50x = 1,453.26 × 552.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.50x = 802,809.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,809.89/969.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.07

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