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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.64, 1,452.87 and 265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.64, 1,452.87 and 265.83 is: 398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.64 : 1,452.87 = 265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.64/1,452.87 = 265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.64x = 1,452.87 × 265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.64x = 386,216.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,216.43/968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.72

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