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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.53, 1,455.21 and 507.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.53, 1,455.21 and 507.64 is: 761.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.53 : 1,455.21 = 507.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.53/1,455.21 = 507.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.53x = 1,455.21 × 507.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.53x = 738,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,725.63/969.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.94

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