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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.76, 1,454.61 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.76, 1,454.61 and 239.34 is: 359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.76 : 1,454.61 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.76/1,454.61 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.76x = 1,454.61 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.76x = 348,143.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,143.18/969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.00

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