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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.01, 1,452.51 and 529.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.01, 1,452.51 and 529.57 is: 794.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.01 : 1,452.51 = 529.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.01/1,452.51 = 529.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.01x = 1,452.51 × 529.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.01x = 769,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,205.72/968.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.63

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