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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.47, 1,452.92 and 530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.47, 1,452.92 and 530.72 is: 795.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.47 : 1,452.92 = 530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.47/1,452.92 = 530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.47x = 1,452.92 × 530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.47x = 771,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,083.78/969.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.37

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