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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.67, 1,453.64 and 508.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.67, 1,453.64 and 508.84 is: 762.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.67 : 1,453.64 = 508.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.67/1,453.64 = 508.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.67x = 1,453.64 × 508.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.67x = 739,664.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,664.00/970.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.01

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