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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.48, 1,335.14 and 553.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.48, 1,335.14 and 553.48 is: 763.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.48 : 1,335.14 = 553.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.48/1,335.14 = 553.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.48x = 1,335.14 × 553.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.48x = 738,973.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,973.29/967.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.81

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