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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.04, 1,450.33 and 577.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.04, 1,450.33 and 577.15 is: 865.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.04 : 1,450.33 = 577.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.04/1,450.33 = 577.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.04x = 1,450.33 × 577.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.04x = 837,057.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,057.96/967.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.59

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