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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.28, 1,452.96 and 536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.28, 1,452.96 and 536.32 is: 803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.28 : 1,452.96 = 536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.28/1,452.96 = 536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.28x = 1,452.96 × 536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.28x = 779,251.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,251.51/969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.95

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