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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.96, 1,452.21 and 500.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.96, 1,452.21 and 500.57 is: 750.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.96 : 1,452.21 = 500.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.96/1,452.21 = 500.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.96x = 1,452.21 × 500.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.96x = 726,936.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,936.39/968.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.23

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