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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.40, 1,456.14 and 537.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.40, 1,456.14 and 537.50 is: 806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.40 : 1,456.14 = 537.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.40/1,456.14 = 537.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.40x = 1,456.14 × 537.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.40x = 782,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,675.25/970.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.55

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