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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.44, 1,455.84 and 507.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.44, 1,455.84 and 507.96 is: 762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.44 : 1,455.84 = 507.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.44/1,455.84 = 507.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.44x = 1,455.84 × 507.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.44x = 739,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,508.49/970.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.03

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