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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.39, 1,453.59 and 507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.39, 1,453.59 and 507.42 is: 760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.39 : 1,453.59 = 507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.39/1,453.59 = 507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.39x = 1,453.59 × 507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.39x = 737,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,580.64/969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.87

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