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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.88, 1,451.76 and 390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.88, 1,451.76 and 390.88 is: 586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.88 : 1,451.76 = 390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.88/1,451.76 = 390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.88x = 1,451.76 × 390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.88x = 567,463.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,463.95/966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.90

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