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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.06, 1,452.95 and 529.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.06, 1,452.95 and 529.72 is: 795.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.06 : 1,452.95 = 529.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.06/1,452.95 = 529.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.06x = 1,452.95 × 529.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.06x = 769,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,652.38/968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.04

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