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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.03, 1,453.69 and 558.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.03, 1,453.69 and 558.62 is: 837.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.03 : 1,453.69 = 558.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.03/1,453.69 = 558.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.03x = 1,453.69 × 558.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.03x = 812,060.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,060.31/970.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.15

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