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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.60, 1,450.80 and 579.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.60, 1,450.80 and 579.80 is: 867.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.60 : 1,450.80 = 579.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.60/1,450.80 = 579.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.60x = 1,450.80 × 579.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.60x = 841,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,173.84/969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.55

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