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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.09, 1,455.43 and 507.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.09, 1,455.43 and 507.19 is: 761.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.09 : 1,455.43 = 507.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.09/1,455.43 = 507.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.09x = 1,455.43 × 507.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.09x = 738,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,179.54/969.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.72

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