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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.16, 1,450.92 and 534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.16, 1,450.92 and 534.08 is: 801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.16 : 1,450.92 = 534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.16/1,450.92 = 534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.16x = 1,450.92 × 534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.16x = 774,907.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,907.35/967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.22

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