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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.92, 1,452.02 and 390.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.92, 1,452.02 and 390.75 is: 586.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.92 : 1,452.02 = 390.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.92/1,452.02 = 390.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.92x = 1,452.02 × 390.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.92x = 567,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,374.86/967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.18

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