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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.74, 1,452.42 and 391.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.74, 1,452.42 and 391.02 is: 586.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.74 : 1,452.42 = 391.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.74/1,452.42 = 391.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.74x = 1,452.42 × 391.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.74x = 567,925.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,925.27/967.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.86

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