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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.08, 1,454.28 and 584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.08, 1,454.28 and 584.52 is: 876.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.08 : 1,454.28 = 584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.08/1,454.28 = 584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.08x = 1,454.28 × 584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.08x = 850,055.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,055.75/970.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.27

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