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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.03, 1,451.43 and 580.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.03, 1,451.43 and 580.24 is: 868.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.03 : 1,451.43 = 580.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.03/1,451.43 = 580.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.03x = 1,451.43 × 580.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.03x = 842,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,177.74/970.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.20

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