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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.82, 1,452.02 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.82, 1,452.02 and 351.81 is: 527.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.82 : 1,452.02 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.82/1,452.02 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.82x = 1,452.02 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.82x = 510,835.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,835.16/967.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.82

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