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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.32, 1,335.06 and 657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.32, 1,335.06 and 657 is: 906.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.32 : 1,335.06 = 657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.32/1,335.06 = 657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.32x = 1,335.06 × 657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.32x = 877,134.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,134.42/967.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.77

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