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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.95, 1,452.77 and 384.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.95, 1,452.77 and 384.02 is: 575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.95 : 1,452.77 = 384.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.95/1,452.77 = 384.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.95x = 1,452.77 × 384.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.95x = 557,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,892.74/968.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.77

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