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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.09, 1,454.04 and 535.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.09, 1,454.04 and 535.74 is: 803.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.09 : 1,454.04 = 535.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.09/1,454.04 = 535.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.09x = 1,454.04 × 535.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.09x = 778,977.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,977.44/969.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.83

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