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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.75, 1,451.90 and 579.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.75, 1,451.90 and 579.04 is: 867.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.75 : 1,451.90 = 579.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.75/1,451.90 = 579.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.75x = 1,451.90 × 579.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.75x = 840,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,708.18/968.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.83

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