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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.92, 1,453.80 and 353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.92, 1,453.80 and 353.12 is: 529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.92 : 1,453.80 = 353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.92/1,453.80 = 353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.92x = 1,453.80 × 353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.92x = 513,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,365.86/969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.29

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