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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.43, 1,449.32 and 555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.43, 1,449.32 and 555.32 is: 831.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.43 : 1,449.32 = 555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.43/1,449.32 = 555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.43x = 1,449.32 × 555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.43x = 804,837.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,837.23/967.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.93

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