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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.55, 1,450.65 and 594.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.55, 1,450.65 and 594.41 is: 889.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.55 : 1,450.65 = 594.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.55/1,450.65 = 594.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.55x = 1,450.65 × 594.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.55x = 862,283.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,283.07/969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.36

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