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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.46, 1,452.65 and 391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.46, 1,452.65 and 391.74 is: 587.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.46 : 1,452.65 = 391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.46/1,452.65 = 391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.46x = 1,452.65 × 391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.46x = 569,059.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,059.15/968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.59

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