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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.32, 1,455.44 and 569.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.32, 1,455.44 and 569.83 is: 854.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.32 : 1,455.44 = 569.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.32/1,455.44 = 569.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.32x = 1,455.44 × 569.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.32x = 829,353.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,353.38/970.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.72

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