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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.16, 1,448.28 and 600.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.16, 1,448.28 and 600.84 is: 899.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.16 : 1,448.28 = 600.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.16/1,448.28 = 600.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.16x = 1,448.28 × 600.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.16x = 870,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,184.56/967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.73

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