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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.01, 1,449.15 and 556.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.01, 1,449.15 and 556.27 is: 833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.01 : 1,449.15 = 556.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.01/1,449.15 = 556.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.01x = 1,449.15 × 556.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.01x = 806,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,118.67/967.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.62

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