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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.78, 1,452.20 and 419.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.78, 1,452.20 and 419.97 is: 630.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.78 : 1,452.20 = 419.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.78/1,452.20 = 419.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.78x = 1,452.20 × 419.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.78x = 609,880.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,880.43/967.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.18

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