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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.08, 1,335.36 and 718.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.08, 1,335.36 and 718.84 is: 992.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.08 : 1,335.36 = 718.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.08/1,335.36 = 718.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.08x = 1,335.36 × 718.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.08x = 959,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,910.18/967.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.59

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