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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.31, 1,334.36 and 672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.31, 1,334.36 and 672.06 is: 927.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.31 : 1,334.36 = 672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.31/1,334.36 = 672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.31x = 1,334.36 × 672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.31x = 896,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,771.66/967.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.08

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