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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.22, 1,452.15 and 506.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.22, 1,452.15 and 506.29 is: 758.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.22 : 1,452.15 = 506.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.22/1,452.15 = 506.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.22x = 1,452.15 × 506.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.22x = 735,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,209.02/969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.56

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