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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.26, 1,448.06 and 600.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.26, 1,448.06 and 600.94 is: 899.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.26 : 1,448.06 = 600.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.26/1,448.06 = 600.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.26x = 1,448.06 × 600.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.26x = 870,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,197.18/967.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.65

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