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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.38, 1,447.42 and 600.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.38, 1,447.42 and 600.45 is: 898.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.38 : 1,447.42 = 600.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.38/1,447.42 = 600.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.38x = 1,447.42 × 600.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.38x = 869,094.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,094.60/967.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.41

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