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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.46, 1,453.64 and 764.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.46, 1,453.64 and 764.06 is: 1,144.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.46 : 1,453.64 = 764.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.46/1,453.64 = 764.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.46x = 1,453.64 × 764.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.46x = 1,110,668.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,668.18/970.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.48

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