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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.50, 1,451.28 and 578.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.50, 1,451.28 and 578.04 is: 867.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.50 : 1,451.28 = 578.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.50/1,451.28 = 578.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.50x = 1,451.28 × 578.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.50x = 838,897.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,897.89/967.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.08

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