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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.44, 1,451.88 and 506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.44, 1,451.88 and 506.12 is: 757.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.44 : 1,451.88 = 506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.44/1,451.88 = 506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.44x = 1,451.88 × 506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.44x = 734,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,825.51/969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.99

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