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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.79, 1,452.96 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.79, 1,452.96 and 275.44 is: 413.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.79 : 1,452.96 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.79/1,452.96 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.79x = 1,452.96 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.79x = 400,206.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,206.15/968.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.10

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