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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.23, 1,450.89 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.23, 1,450.89 and 351.16 is: 526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.23 : 1,450.89 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.23/1,450.89 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.23x = 1,450.89 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.23x = 509,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,490.91/967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.75

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