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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.35, 1,334.88 and 547.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.35, 1,334.88 and 547.72 is: 755.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.35 : 1,334.88 = 547.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.35/1,334.88 = 547.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.35x = 1,334.88 × 547.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.35x = 731,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,140.47/967.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.82

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