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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.82, 1,452.44 and 351.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.82, 1,452.44 and 351.57 is: 527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.82 : 1,452.44 = 351.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.82/1,452.44 = 351.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.82x = 1,452.44 × 351.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.82x = 510,638.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,638.68/967.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.62

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