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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.52, 1,455.78 and 508.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.52, 1,455.78 and 508.16 is: 762.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.52 : 1,455.78 = 508.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.52/1,455.78 = 508.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.52x = 1,455.78 × 508.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.52x = 739,769.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,769.16/970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.24

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