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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.40, 1,453.40 and 621.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.40, 1,453.40 and 621.41 is: 933.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.40 : 1,453.40 = 621.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.40/1,453.40 = 621.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.40x = 1,453.40 × 621.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.40x = 903,157.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,157.29/967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.59

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