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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.20, 1,455.12 and 585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.20, 1,455.12 and 585 is: 877.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.20 : 1,455.12 = 585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.20/1,455.12 = 585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.20x = 1,455.12 × 585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.20x = 851,245.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,245.20/970.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.39

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