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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.31, 1,450.37 and 577.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.31, 1,450.37 and 577.24 is: 865.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.31 : 1,450.37 = 577.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.31/1,450.37 = 577.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.31x = 1,450.37 × 577.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.31x = 837,209.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,209.40/967.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.50

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