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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.45, 1,452.69 and 391.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.45, 1,452.69 and 391.73 is: 587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.45 : 1,452.69 = 391.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.45/1,452.69 = 391.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.45x = 1,452.69 × 391.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.45x = 569,054.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,054.99/968.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.60

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