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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.94, 1,458.95 and 539.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.94, 1,458.95 and 539.46 is: 809.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.94 : 1,458.95 = 539.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.94/1,458.95 = 539.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.94x = 1,458.95 × 539.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.94x = 787,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,045.17/971.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.77

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