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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.52, 1,452.90 and 391.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.52, 1,452.90 and 391.26 is: 586.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.52 : 1,452.90 = 391.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.52/1,452.90 = 391.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.52x = 1,452.90 × 391.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.52x = 568,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,461.65/968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.94

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