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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.14, 1,452.39 and 505.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.14, 1,452.39 and 505.97 is: 758.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.14 : 1,452.39 = 505.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.14/1,452.39 = 505.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.14x = 1,452.39 × 505.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.14x = 734,869.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,869.40/969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.27

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