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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.21, 1,450.88 and 556.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.21, 1,450.88 and 556.17 is: 834.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.21 : 1,450.88 = 556.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.21/1,450.88 = 556.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.21x = 1,450.88 × 556.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.21x = 806,929.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,929.79/967.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.29

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