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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.16, 1,332.75 and 846.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.16, 1,332.75 and 846.91 is: 1,167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.16 : 1,332.75 = 846.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.16/1,332.75 = 846.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.16x = 1,332.75 × 846.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.16x = 1,128,719.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,719.30/967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.05

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