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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.34, 1,456.28 and 508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.34, 1,456.28 and 508.26 is: 762.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.34 : 1,456.28 = 508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.34/1,456.28 = 508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.34x = 1,456.28 × 508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.34x = 740,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,168.87/970.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.79

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