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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.53, 1,452.89 and 558.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.53, 1,452.89 and 558.77 is: 837.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.53 : 1,452.89 = 558.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.53/1,452.89 = 558.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.53x = 1,452.89 × 558.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.53x = 811,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,825.48/969.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.34

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