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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.34, 1,335.06 and 547.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.34, 1,335.06 and 547.72 is: 755.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.34 : 1,335.06 = 547.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.34/1,335.06 = 547.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.34x = 1,335.06 × 547.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.34x = 731,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,235.73/967.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.92

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