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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.44, 1,454.88 and 536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.44, 1,454.88 and 536.48 is: 805.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.44 : 1,454.88 = 536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.44/1,454.88 = 536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.44x = 1,454.88 × 536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.44x = 780,514.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,514.02/969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.12

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