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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.36, 1,334.82 and 730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.36, 1,334.82 and 730.96 is: 1,008.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.36 : 1,334.82 = 730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.36/1,334.82 = 730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.36x = 1,334.82 × 730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.36x = 975,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,700.03/967.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.62

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