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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.35, 1,455.45 and 558.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.35, 1,455.45 and 558.19 is: 837.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.35 : 1,455.45 = 558.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.35/1,455.45 = 558.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.35x = 1,455.45 × 558.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.35x = 812,417.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,417.64/970.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.24

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