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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.37, 1,451.55 and 620.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.37, 1,451.55 and 620.90 is: 931.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.37 : 1,451.55 = 620.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.37/1,451.55 = 620.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.37x = 1,451.55 × 620.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.37x = 901,267.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,267.40/967.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.67

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