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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.95, 1,456.40 and 540.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.95, 1,456.40 and 540.84 is: 811.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.95 : 1,456.40 = 540.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.95/1,456.40 = 540.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.95x = 1,456.40 × 540.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.95x = 787,676.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,676.67/970.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.24

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