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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.48, 1,456.68 and 538.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.48, 1,456.68 and 538.94 is: 808.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.48 : 1,456.68 = 538.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.48/1,456.68 = 538.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.48x = 1,456.68 × 538.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.48x = 785,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,063.12/971.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.11

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