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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.64, 1,450.06 and 577.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.64, 1,450.06 and 577.80 is: 865.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.64 : 1,450.06 = 577.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.64/1,450.06 = 577.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.64x = 1,450.06 × 577.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.64x = 837,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,844.67/967.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.86

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