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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.47, 1,449.06 and 577.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.47, 1,449.06 and 577.03 is: 863.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.47 : 1,449.06 = 577.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.47/1,449.06 = 577.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.47x = 1,449.06 × 577.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.47x = 836,151.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,151.09/968.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.37

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