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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.06, 1,450.86 and 577.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.06, 1,450.86 and 577.36 is: 866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.06 : 1,450.86 = 577.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.06/1,450.86 = 577.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.06x = 1,450.86 × 577.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.06x = 837,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,668.53/967.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.20

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