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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.60, 1,449.30 and 578.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.60, 1,449.30 and 578.80 is: 866.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.60 : 1,449.30 = 578.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.60/1,449.30 = 578.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.60x = 1,449.30 × 578.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.60x = 838,854.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,854.84/968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.05

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