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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.88, 1,455.08 and 392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.88, 1,455.08 and 392.44 is: 588.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.88 : 1,455.08 = 392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.88/1,455.08 = 392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.88x = 1,455.08 × 392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.88x = 571,031.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,031.60/969.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.77

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