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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.52, 1,451.35 and 580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.52, 1,451.35 and 580.16 is: 870.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.52 : 1,451.35 = 580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.52/1,451.35 = 580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.52x = 1,451.35 × 580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.52x = 842,013.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,013.04/967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.28

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