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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.87, 1,453.34 and 383.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.87, 1,453.34 and 383.99 is: 575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.87 : 1,453.34 = 383.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.87/1,453.34 = 383.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.87x = 1,453.34 × 383.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.87x = 558,061.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,061.72/968.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.99

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