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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.91, 1,456.37 and 540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.91, 1,456.37 and 540.80 is: 811.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.91 : 1,456.37 = 540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.91/1,456.37 = 540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.91x = 1,456.37 × 540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.91x = 787,594.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,594.91/970.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.20

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