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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.14, 1,332.86 and 718.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.14, 1,332.86 and 718.07 is: 989.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.14 : 1,332.86 = 718.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.14/1,332.86 = 718.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.14x = 1,332.86 × 718.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.14x = 957,076.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,076.53/967.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.59

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