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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.08, 1,451.30 and 529.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.08, 1,451.30 and 529.67 is: 793.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.08 : 1,451.30 = 529.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.08/1,451.30 = 529.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.08x = 1,451.30 × 529.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.08x = 768,700.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,700.17/969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.23

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