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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967, 1,334.46 and 617.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967, 1,334.46 and 617.71 is: 852.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967 : 1,334.46 = 617.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967/1,334.46 = 617.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967x = 1,334.46 × 617.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967x = 824,309.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,309.29/967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.44

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