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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.26, 1,452.59 and 391.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.26, 1,452.59 and 391.18 is: 586.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.26 : 1,452.59 = 391.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.26/1,452.59 = 391.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.26x = 1,452.59 × 391.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.26x = 568,224.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,224.16/968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.85

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