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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.30, 1,450.95 and 556.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.30, 1,450.95 and 556.21 is: 834.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.30 : 1,450.95 = 556.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.30/1,450.95 = 556.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.30x = 1,450.95 × 556.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.30x = 807,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,032.90/967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.32

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