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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.77, 1,450.94 and 582.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.77, 1,450.94 and 582.93 is: 873.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.77 : 1,450.94 = 582.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.77/1,450.94 = 582.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.77x = 1,450.94 × 582.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.77x = 845,793.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,793.54/967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.96

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