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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.78, 1,455.36 and 394.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.78, 1,455.36 and 394.06 is: 590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.78 : 1,455.36 = 394.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.78/1,455.36 = 394.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.78x = 1,455.36 × 394.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.78x = 573,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,499.16/970.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.76

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