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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.80, 1,451.69 and 390.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.80, 1,451.69 and 390.54 is: 585.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.80 : 1,451.69 = 390.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.80/1,451.69 = 390.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.80x = 1,451.69 × 390.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.80x = 566,943.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,943.01/967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.81

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