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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.28, 1,449.06 and 749.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.28, 1,449.06 and 749.78 is: 1,123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.28 : 1,449.06 = 749.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.28/1,449.06 = 749.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.28x = 1,449.06 × 749.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.28x = 1,086,476.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,476.21/967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.23

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