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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.36, 1,450.60 and 577.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.36, 1,450.60 and 577.40 is: 864.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.36 : 1,450.60 = 577.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.36/1,450.60 = 577.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.36x = 1,450.60 × 577.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.36x = 837,576.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,576.44/968.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.94

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