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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.14, 1,453.86 and 507.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.14, 1,453.86 and 507.90 is: 761.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.14 : 1,453.86 = 507.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.14/1,453.86 = 507.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.14x = 1,453.86 × 507.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.14x = 738,415.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,415.49/970.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.14

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