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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.33, 1,297.44 and 647.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.33, 1,297.44 and 647.82 is: 969.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.33 : 1,297.44 = 647.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.33/1,297.44 = 647.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.33x = 1,297.44 × 647.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.33x = 840,507.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,507.58/867.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.07

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