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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.99, 1,455.03 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.99, 1,455.03 and 276.76 is: 415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.99 : 1,455.03 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.99/1,455.03 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.99x = 1,455.03 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.99x = 402,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,692.61/969.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.15

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