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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.56, 1,453.68 and 536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.56, 1,453.68 and 536.76 is: 803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.56 : 1,453.68 = 536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.56/1,453.68 = 536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.56x = 1,453.68 × 536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.56x = 780,277.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,277.28/970.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.95

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