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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.19, 1,450.79 and 584.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.19, 1,450.79 and 584.87 is: 877.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.19 : 1,450.79 = 584.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.19/1,450.79 = 584.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.19x = 1,450.79 × 584.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.19x = 848,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,520.62/967.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.31

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