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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.31, 1,454.19 and 530.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.31, 1,454.19 and 530.98 is: 796.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.31 : 1,454.19 = 530.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.31/1,454.19 = 530.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.31x = 1,454.19 × 530.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.31x = 772,145.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,145.81/969.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.59

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