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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.24, 1,455.63 and 507.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.24, 1,455.63 and 507.33 is: 761.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.24 : 1,455.63 = 507.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.24/1,455.63 = 507.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.24x = 1,455.63 × 507.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.24x = 738,484.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,484.77/969.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.92

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