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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.92, 1,454.88 and 507.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.92, 1,454.88 and 507.83 is: 761.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.92 : 1,454.88 = 507.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.92/1,454.88 = 507.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.92x = 1,454.88 × 507.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.92x = 738,834.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,834.78/969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.75

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