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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.03, 1,450.71 and 505.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.03, 1,450.71 and 505.71 is: 757.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.03 : 1,450.71 = 505.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.03/1,450.71 = 505.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.03x = 1,450.71 × 505.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.03x = 733,638.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,638.55/969.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.09

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