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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.02, 1,450.56 and 582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.02, 1,450.56 and 582 is: 873.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.02 : 1,450.56 = 582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.02/1,450.56 = 582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.02x = 1,450.56 × 582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.02x = 844,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,225.92/967.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.02

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