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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.28, 1,452.42 and 391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.28, 1,452.42 and 391.56 is: 587.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.28 : 1,452.42 = 391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.28/1,452.42 = 391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.28x = 1,452.42 × 391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.28x = 568,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,709.58/968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.34

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