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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.85, 1,452.06 and 351.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.85, 1,452.06 and 351.62 is: 527.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.85 : 1,452.06 = 351.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.85/1,452.06 = 351.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.85x = 1,452.06 × 351.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.85x = 510,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,566.08/967.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.53

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