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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.04, 1,454.94 and 538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.04, 1,454.94 and 538.12 is: 805.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.04 : 1,454.94 = 538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.04/1,454.94 = 538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.04x = 1,454.94 × 538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.04x = 782,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,932.31/972.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.45

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