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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.46, 1,449.11 and 578.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.46, 1,449.11 and 578.68 is: 865.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.46 : 1,449.11 = 578.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.46/1,449.11 = 578.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.46x = 1,449.11 × 578.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.46x = 838,565.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,565.54/968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.87

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