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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.01, 1,454.01 and 530.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.01, 1,454.01 and 530.57 is: 796.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.01 : 1,454.01 = 530.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.01/1,454.01 = 530.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.01x = 1,454.01 × 530.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.01x = 771,454.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,454.09/969.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.13

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