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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.87, 1,452.85 and 506.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.87, 1,452.85 and 506.57 is: 759.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.87 : 1,452.85 = 506.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.87/1,452.85 = 506.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.87x = 1,452.85 × 506.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.87x = 735,961.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,961.69/968.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.61

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