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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.42, 1,333.92 and 679.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.42, 1,333.92 and 679.24 is: 936.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.42 : 1,333.92 = 679.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.42/1,333.92 = 679.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.42x = 1,333.92 × 679.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.42x = 906,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,051.82/967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.57

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