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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.06, 1,333.02 and 733.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.06, 1,333.02 and 733.78 is: 1,011.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.06 : 1,333.02 = 733.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.06/1,333.02 = 733.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.06x = 1,333.02 × 733.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.06x = 978,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,143.42/967.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.46

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