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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.43, 1,335.28 and 548.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.43, 1,335.28 and 548.03 is: 756.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.43 : 1,335.28 = 548.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.43/1,335.28 = 548.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.43x = 1,335.28 × 548.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.43x = 731,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,773.50/967.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.41

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