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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.26, 1,450.20 and 576.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.26, 1,450.20 and 576.34 is: 864.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.26 : 1,450.20 = 576.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.26/1,450.20 = 576.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.26x = 1,450.20 × 576.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.26x = 835,808.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,808.27/967.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.10

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