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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.76, 1,451.45 and 382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.76, 1,451.45 and 382.60 is: 573.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.76 : 1,451.45 = 382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.76/1,451.45 = 382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.76x = 1,451.45 × 382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.76x = 555,324.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,324.77/967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.82

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