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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.38, 1,451.43 and 582.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.38, 1,451.43 and 582.90 is: 874.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.38 : 1,451.43 = 582.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.38/1,451.43 = 582.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.38x = 1,451.43 × 582.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.38x = 846,038.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,038.55/967.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.57

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