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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.23, 1,336.59 and 836.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.23, 1,336.59 and 836.01 is: 1,155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.23 : 1,336.59 = 836.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.23/1,336.59 = 836.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.23x = 1,336.59 × 836.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.23x = 1,117,402.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,402.61/967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.26

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