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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.44, 1,335 and 563.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.44, 1,335 and 563.79 is: 777.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.44 : 1,335 = 563.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.44/1,335 = 563.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.44x = 1,335 × 563.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.44x = 752,659.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,659.65/967.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.99

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