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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.50, 1,455.76 and 538.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.50, 1,455.76 and 538.57 is: 807.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.50 : 1,455.76 = 538.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.50/1,455.76 = 538.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.50x = 1,455.76 × 538.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.50x = 784,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,021.38/970.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.85

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