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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.12, 1,333.96 and 617.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.12, 1,333.96 and 617.65 is: 851.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.12 : 1,333.96 = 617.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.12/1,333.96 = 617.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.12x = 1,333.96 × 617.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.12x = 823,920.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,920.39/967.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.93

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