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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.03, 1,455.92 and 538.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.03, 1,455.92 and 538.49 is: 807.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.03 : 1,455.92 = 538.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.03/1,455.92 = 538.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.03x = 1,455.92 × 538.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.03x = 783,991.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,991.08/971.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.39

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