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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.60, 1,452.78 and 275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.60, 1,452.78 and 275.33 is: 412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.60 : 1,452.78 = 275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.60/1,452.78 = 275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.60x = 1,452.78 × 275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.60x = 399,993.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,993.92/968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.96

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