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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.78, 1,450.17 and 389.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.78, 1,450.17 and 389.25 is: 583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.78 : 1,450.17 = 389.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.78/1,450.17 = 389.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.78x = 1,450.17 × 389.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.78x = 564,478.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,478.67/966.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.88

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