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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.03, 1,334.49 and 524.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.03, 1,334.49 and 524.95 is: 724.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.03 : 1,334.49 = 524.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.03/1,334.49 = 524.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.03x = 1,334.49 × 524.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.03x = 700,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,538.44/967.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.42

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