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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.77, 1,455.62 and 538.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.77, 1,455.62 and 538.77 is: 807.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.77 : 1,455.62 = 538.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.77/1,455.62 = 538.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.77x = 1,455.62 × 538.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.77x = 784,241.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,241.69/970.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.86

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