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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.01, 1,334.51 and 524.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.01, 1,334.51 and 524.94 is: 724.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.01 : 1,334.51 = 524.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.01/1,334.51 = 524.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.01x = 1,334.51 × 524.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.01x = 700,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,542.79/967.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.44

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