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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.80, 1,453.19 and 391.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.80, 1,453.19 and 391.54 is: 587.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.80 : 1,453.19 = 391.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.80/1,453.19 = 391.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.80x = 1,453.19 × 391.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.80x = 568,982.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,982.01/968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.31

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