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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.10, 1,453.02 and 536.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.10, 1,453.02 and 536.56 is: 804.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.10 : 1,453.02 = 536.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.10/1,453.02 = 536.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.10x = 1,453.02 × 536.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.10x = 779,632.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,632.41/969.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.49

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