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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.75, 1,454.63 and 392.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.75, 1,454.63 and 392.63 is: 588.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.75 : 1,454.63 = 392.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.75/1,454.63 = 392.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.75x = 1,454.63 × 392.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.75x = 571,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,122.14/969.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.94

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