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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.44, 1,451.01 and 527.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.44, 1,451.01 and 527.61 is: 791.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.44 : 1,451.01 = 527.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.44/1,451.01 = 527.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.44x = 1,451.01 × 527.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.44x = 765,574.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,574.81/967.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.34

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