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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.77, 1,454.20 and 529.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.77, 1,454.20 and 529.31 is: 795.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.77 : 1,454.20 = 529.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.77/1,454.20 = 529.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.77x = 1,454.20 × 529.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.77x = 769,712.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,712.68/967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.35

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