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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.78, 1,452.40 and 580.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.78, 1,452.40 and 580.02 is: 868.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.78 : 1,452.40 = 580.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.78/1,452.40 = 580.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.78x = 1,452.40 × 580.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.78x = 842,421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,421.05/969.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.67

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