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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.49, 1,335.12 and 788.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.49, 1,335.12 and 788.93 is: 1,088.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.49 : 1,335.12 = 788.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.49/1,335.12 = 788.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.49x = 1,335.12 × 788.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.49x = 1,053,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,316.22/967.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.71

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