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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.96, 1,455.84 and 536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.96, 1,455.84 and 536.52 is: 805.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.96 : 1,455.84 = 536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.96/1,455.84 = 536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.96x = 1,455.84 × 536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.96x = 781,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,087.28/969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.28

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