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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.72, 1,451.79 and 529.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.72, 1,451.79 and 529.97 is: 794.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.72 : 1,451.79 = 529.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.72/1,451.79 = 529.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.72x = 1,451.79 × 529.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.72x = 769,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,397.89/968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.25

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