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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.78, 1,452.95 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.78, 1,452.95 and 275.28 is: 412.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.78 : 1,452.95 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.78/1,452.95 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.78x = 1,452.95 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.78x = 399,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,966.70/968.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.86

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