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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.26, 1,335.41 and 745.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.26, 1,335.41 and 745.78 is: 1,029.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.26 : 1,335.41 = 745.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.26/1,335.41 = 745.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.26x = 1,335.41 × 745.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.26x = 995,922.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,922.07/967.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.63

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