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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.75, 1,450.80 and 529.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.75, 1,450.80 and 529.34 is: 792.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.75 : 1,450.80 = 529.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.75/1,450.80 = 529.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.75x = 1,450.80 × 529.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.75x = 767,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,971.00/968.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.75

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