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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.32, 1,335.87 and 730.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.32, 1,335.87 and 730.88 is: 1,009.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.32 : 1,335.87 = 730.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.32/1,335.87 = 730.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.32x = 1,335.87 × 730.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.32x = 976,360.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,360.67/967.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.35

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