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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.94, 1,455.95 and 537.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.94, 1,455.95 and 537.46 is: 806.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.94 : 1,455.95 = 537.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.94/1,455.95 = 537.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.94x = 1,455.95 × 537.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.94x = 782,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,514.89/969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.77

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