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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.23, 1,448.91 and 555.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.23, 1,448.91 and 555.21 is: 831.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.23 : 1,448.91 = 555.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.23/1,448.91 = 555.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.23x = 1,448.91 × 555.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.23x = 804,449.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,449.32/967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.70

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