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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.80, 1,455.08 and 558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.80, 1,455.08 and 558.72 is: 838.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.80 : 1,455.08 = 558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.80/1,455.08 = 558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.80x = 1,455.08 × 558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.80x = 812,975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,975.02/969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.29

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