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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.79, 1,454.36 and 508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.79, 1,454.36 and 508.48 is: 761.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.79 : 1,454.36 = 508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.79/1,454.36 = 508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.79x = 1,454.36 × 508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.79x = 739,506.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,506.79/970.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.76

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