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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.50, 1,450.53 and 621.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.50, 1,450.53 and 621.23 is: 931.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.50 : 1,450.53 = 621.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.50/1,450.53 = 621.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.50x = 1,450.53 × 621.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.50x = 901,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,105.50/967.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.38

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