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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.35, 1,455.81 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.35, 1,455.81 and 507.44 is: 762.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.35 : 1,455.81 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.35/1,455.81 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.35x = 1,455.81 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.35x = 738,736.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,736.23/969.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.09

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