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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.14, 1,450.71 and 643.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.14, 1,450.71 and 643.14 is: 964.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.14 : 1,450.71 = 643.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.14/1,450.71 = 643.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.14x = 1,450.71 × 643.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.14x = 933,009.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,009.63/967.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.71

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