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