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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967, 1,334.62 and 733.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967, 1,334.62 and 733.72 is: 1,012.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967 : 1,334.62 = 733.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967/1,334.62 = 733.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967x = 1,334.62 × 733.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967x = 979,237.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,237.39/967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.66

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