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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.30, 1,454.55 and 808.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.30, 1,454.55 and 808.90 is: 1,216.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.30 : 1,454.55 = 808.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.30/1,454.55 = 808.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.30x = 1,454.55 × 808.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.30x = 1,176,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,585.50/967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.36

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