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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.76, 1,451.70 and 382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.76, 1,451.70 and 382.71 is: 574.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.76 : 1,451.70 = 382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.76/1,451.70 = 382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.76x = 1,451.70 × 382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.76x = 555,580.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,580.11/967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.09

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