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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.67, 1,449.41 and 578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.67, 1,449.41 and 578.88 is: 866.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.67 : 1,449.41 = 578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.67/1,449.41 = 578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.67x = 1,449.41 × 578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.67x = 839,031.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,031.57/968.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.17

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