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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.20, 1,454.26 and 507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.20, 1,454.26 and 507.51 is: 760.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.20 : 1,454.26 = 507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.20/1,454.26 = 507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.20x = 1,454.26 × 507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.20x = 738,051.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,051.49/970.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.72

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