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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.77, 1,452.79 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.77, 1,452.79 and 352.32 is: 528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.77 : 1,452.79 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.77/1,452.79 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.77x = 1,452.79 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.77x = 511,846.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,846.09/968.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.35

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