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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.90, 1,454.94 and 580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.90, 1,454.94 and 580.32 is: 870.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.90 : 1,454.94 = 580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.90/1,454.94 = 580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.90x = 1,454.94 × 580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.90x = 844,330.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,330.78/969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.53

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