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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.53, 1,454.44 and 559.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.53, 1,454.44 and 559.12 is: 837.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.53 : 1,454.44 = 559.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.53/1,454.44 = 559.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.53x = 1,454.44 × 559.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.53x = 813,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,206.49/970.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.90

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