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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.08, 1,452.40 and 506.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.08, 1,452.40 and 506.59 is: 759.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.08 : 1,452.40 = 506.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.08/1,452.40 = 506.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.08x = 1,452.40 × 506.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.08x = 735,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,766.42/969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.25

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