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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.84, 1,455.08 and 579.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.84, 1,455.08 and 579.78 is: 869.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.84 : 1,455.08 = 579.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.84/1,455.08 = 579.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.84x = 1,455.08 × 579.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.84x = 843,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,623.38/969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.86

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