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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.41, 1,455.11 and 507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.41, 1,455.11 and 507.06 is: 760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.41 : 1,455.11 = 507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.41/1,455.11 = 507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.41x = 1,455.11 × 507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.41x = 737,830.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,830.29/970.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.33

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