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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.85, 1,452.74 and 391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.85, 1,452.74 and 391.77 is: 587.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.85 : 1,452.74 = 391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.85/1,452.74 = 391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.85x = 1,452.74 × 391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.85x = 569,137.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,137.99/968.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.44

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