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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.44, 1,451.88 and 535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.44, 1,451.88 and 535.44 is: 803.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.44 : 1,451.88 = 535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.44/1,451.88 = 535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.44x = 1,451.88 × 535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.44x = 777,394.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,394.63/967.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.56

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