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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.89, 1,452.21 and 383.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.89, 1,452.21 and 383.19 is: 574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.89 : 1,452.21 = 383.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.89/1,452.21 = 383.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.89x = 1,452.21 × 383.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.89x = 556,472.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,472.35/967.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.93

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