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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.14, 1,454.28 and 530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.14, 1,454.28 and 530.40 is: 795.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.14 : 1,454.28 = 530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.14/1,454.28 = 530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.14x = 1,454.28 × 530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.14x = 771,350.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,350.11/969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.91

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