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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.80, 1,453.82 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.80, 1,453.82 and 392.28 is: 588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.80 : 1,453.82 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.80/1,453.82 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.80x = 1,453.82 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.80x = 570,304.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,304.51/969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.06

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