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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.66, 1,453.91 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.66, 1,453.91 and 391.86 is: 587.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.66 : 1,453.91 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.66/1,453.91 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.66x = 1,453.91 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.66x = 569,727.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,727.21/969.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.55

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