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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.80, 1,453.26 and 507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.80, 1,453.26 and 507.08 is: 759.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.80 : 1,453.26 = 507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.80/1,453.26 = 507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.80x = 1,453.26 × 507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.80x = 736,919.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,919.08/969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.87

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