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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.29, 1,448.84 and 578.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.29, 1,448.84 and 578.51 is: 865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.29 : 1,448.84 = 578.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.29/1,448.84 = 578.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.29x = 1,448.84 × 578.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.29x = 838,168.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,168.43/968.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.62

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