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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.14, 1,334.87 and 687.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.14, 1,334.87 and 687.08 is: 948.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.14 : 1,334.87 = 687.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.14/1,334.87 = 687.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.14x = 1,334.87 × 687.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.14x = 917,162.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,162.48/967.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.32

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