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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.13, 1,447.04 and 600.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.13, 1,447.04 and 600.20 is: 898.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.13 : 1,447.04 = 600.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.13/1,447.04 = 600.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.13x = 1,447.04 × 600.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.13x = 868,507.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,507.67/967.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.03

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