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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.50, 1,453.02 and 535.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.50, 1,453.02 and 535.42 is: 803.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.50 : 1,453.02 = 535.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.50/1,453.02 = 535.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.50x = 1,453.02 × 535.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.50x = 777,975.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,975.97/968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.28

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