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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.20, 1,336.02 and 759.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.20, 1,336.02 and 759.99 is: 1,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.20 : 1,336.02 = 759.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.20/1,336.02 = 759.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.20x = 1,336.02 × 759.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.20x = 1,015,361.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,361.84/967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.80

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