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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.08, 1,334.58 and 524.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.08, 1,334.58 and 524.99 is: 724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.08 : 1,334.58 = 524.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.08/1,334.58 = 524.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.08x = 1,334.58 × 524.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.08x = 700,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,634.48/967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.48

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