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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.64, 1,454.82 and 507.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.64, 1,454.82 and 507.14 is: 760.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.64 : 1,454.82 = 507.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.64/1,454.82 = 507.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.64x = 1,454.82 × 507.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.64x = 737,797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,797.41/969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.90

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