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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.26, 1,335.27 and 688.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.26, 1,335.27 and 688.08 is: 949.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.26 : 1,335.27 = 688.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.26/1,335.27 = 688.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.26x = 1,335.27 × 688.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.26x = 918,772.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,772.58/967.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.87

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