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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.76, 1,452.40 and 391.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.76, 1,452.40 and 391.04 is: 586.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.76 : 1,452.40 = 391.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.76/1,452.40 = 391.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.76x = 1,452.40 × 391.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.76x = 567,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,946.50/967.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.87

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