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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.31, 1,326.21 and 949.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.31, 1,326.21 and 949.79 is: 1,302.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.31 : 1,326.21 = 949.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.31/1,326.21 = 949.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.31x = 1,326.21 × 949.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.31x = 1,259,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,620.75/967.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.19

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