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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.88, 1,453.26 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.88, 1,453.26 and 391.88 is: 588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.88 : 1,453.26 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.88/1,453.26 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.88x = 1,453.26 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.88x = 569,503.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,503.53/967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.40

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