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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.20, 1,334.40 and 547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.20, 1,334.40 and 547.50 is: 755.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.20 : 1,334.40 = 547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.20/1,334.40 = 547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.20x = 1,334.40 × 547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.20x = 730,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,584/967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.36

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