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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.82, 1,453.29 and 391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.82, 1,453.29 and 391.70 is: 587.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.82 : 1,453.29 = 391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.82/1,453.29 = 391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.82x = 1,453.29 × 391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.82x = 569,246.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,246.43/968.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.57

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