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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.92, 1,454.76 and 537.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.92, 1,454.76 and 537.84 is: 805.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.92 : 1,454.76 = 537.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.92/1,454.76 = 537.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.92x = 1,454.76 × 537.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.92x = 782,428.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,428.12/970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.86

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