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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.06, 1,452.36 and 578.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.06, 1,452.36 and 578.36 is: 867.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.06 : 1,452.36 = 578.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.06/1,452.36 = 578.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.06x = 1,452.36 × 578.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.06x = 839,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,986.93/968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.70

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