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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.01, 1,455.15 and 392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.01, 1,455.15 and 392.75 is: 589.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.01 : 1,455.15 = 392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.01/1,455.15 = 392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.01x = 1,455.15 × 392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.01x = 571,510.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,510.16/970.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.18

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